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Save Education

On 28 February, we will launch an indicative ballot asking members if they would be prepared to strike over pay, funding and workload.

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Stop the agency rip off

Back the National Education Union's call to stop the agency rip off and ensure fair pay and pensions for supply teachers.

Press releases

Advice

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Pay scales

Salary scales for teachers, support staff and leaders in schools and colleges in England and Wales.

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Maternity rights

Maternity rights and entitlements available to teachers and support staff in schools and colleges.

Union journals

Educate Jan-Feb 26 cover

Educate January-February 2026

Striking over online lessons, plus: campaigning to end austerity in schools; Elaine Huggett's decades of anti-racism work; curriculum and assessment, a missed opportunity to reset education.

Lead Autumn 2025 cover

Lead. magazine autumn 2025

The damage done by the funding squeeze, plus: missed opportunity of the curriculum review, menopause rights at work, whole-child approach to social media harm

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Rachel Ferraby from Leeds 2025 Rep of the Year

Become a rep

The more workplace based reps we have, the stronger the National Education Union will be. Why not become a rep in your school or college?

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