WHY IT’S BEST TO BE WITH THE NUT
COMPLETE PROTECTION
Being a member of the NUT brings access to the very best legal and professional protection. It gives you a service unrivalled in the teaching profession.
SUPPORT AND ADVICE
The NUT has a network of regional offices in England and NUT Cymru in Wales. Each office has experienced casework officers and solicitors, as well as other expert staff to give confidential advice, information or assistance on employment rights and other matters relating to your professional life.
CAMPAIGNING
The NUT campaigns for a reduction in working hours, the removal of excessive workload and a better work-life balance. We also campaign for fair pay and reform of the assessment system.
EXPERTS IN EDUCATION
We work on curriculum issues as well as pay and conditions of service.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Our continuing professional development programme is recognised as one of the best in the country.
BENEFITS AND SERVICES
We offer a wide range of membership benefits and services. Our members save hundreds of pounds a year by accessing discounts available through their membership.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Our groundbreaking policy work on equalities issues has been adopted by schools, local authorities and other government institutions.
YOUNG TEACHERS
We have a thriving young teachers’ section for all in-service members under 36.
ONE UNION FOR ALL TEACHERS
The NUT campaigns consistently for professional unity in the teaching profession. We believe that a single professional body, articulating the views of the profession, would benefit both children and teachers.
EDUCATION FOR ALL
We campaign for a good local school for every child and for every community. We are also a member of the Global Campaign for Education, working for every child in the world to have a primary school education by 2015.
YOU ARE FULLY COVERED – AND IT’S FREE!
You are fully covered as an NUT member as soon as you join the NUT as a student. You are fully covered in respect of all your legal and professional needs as a teacher. Your student membership is FREE.
Join online here or call the NUT Joining Hotline 0845 300 1669
