Putting Teachers First

This is the philosophy and practice that has made NASUWT one of the largest and the fastest growing of the teacher unions with over 223,500 members.

UK-wide

NASUWT is the only TUC-affiliated teachers’ union to represent teachers in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Cross sector

NASUWT has members in all sectors from early years to further education and represents teachers in all roles including heads and deputies.

Democratic

The membership of serving teachers determines national policy, which is implemented by those elected to represent them.

Politically Independent

NASUWT is not linked to any political party. It makes no donations either directly or indirectly.

The Union’s aim is to serve the best interests of teachers no matter what party forms the Government at national or local level.

Influential

NASUWT is deeply committed in working to influence the education policy of the Government and employers. NASUWT is a member of the TUC and is linked to other national and international trade union organisations and represented on a wide range of professional, educational and advisory bodies.

First- class Representation

NASUWT provides first-class legal and professional services through a high quality network of local officers, regional staff and specialist legal advisers.

NASUWT has an excellent record in training school-based representatives and senior lay representatives to deliver individual and collective support and representation to members. They are all supported by experienced full-time regional and national officials.

Focused on Equality

NASUWT is at the forefront of formulating policy on all equalities issues relevant to teachers in the workplace and education in general.

NASUWT provides excellent guidance, support and representation for members in dealing with all forms of discrimination and harassment.

NASUWT conferences and seminars focusing on equality issues have been highly acclaimed by the education officials, practising educational professionals and members attending them.

Campaigning to Deliver Change

NASUWT has developed policies on many of the key issues affecting education and members' conditions of service. Our long-standing views on the funding of schools, the National Curriculum and our stance on violent and disruptive pupils, excessive workload and bureaucracy are now being adopted by others and heeded by Government.

Practical and Professional Advice and Guidance

NASUWT produces excellent practical advice on issues affecting teachers in the workplace.

NASUWT guidance on threshold and performance management has been highly acclaimed and widely used by members of all the teacher unions.

Training and Information

NASUWT offers an extensive programme of trade union and professional courses for representatives and members.

NASUWT holds numerous single-issue conferences and seminars throughout the year.