NEU in the independent sector
NEU is the largest single union in the independent sector with over 30,000 members in 1,700 schools. We represent more teachers and support staff working in independent schools than any other union.
The National Education Union represents more teachers and support staff working in independent schools than any other union.
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Independent school recognition agreements
Approximately 100 independent schools recognise the National Education Union for collective negotiation of terms and conditions.
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Advice 
Employee rights in the independent sector
Details about your employment rights in independent schools in England, Wales and Scotland.
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Advice 
Pay in the independent sector
As private businesses outside the national collective bargaining structure in the maintained sector, independent schools have greater freedom to set their own terms and conditions of employment.
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Proposed increase to the employers’ contribution to the TPS for independent sector members
Proposed increases in the employer contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme (TPS) could lead to some employers withdrawing from the scheme, with members taking a significant hit to their pension.
Guides and advice
Download our useful guides to working in the independent sector.
Working Time Regulations and independent schools
What legal protection is there on working long hours?
Collective bargaining starter for ten
Ten bullet points on independent sector collective bagaining.
Trade union recognition in the independent sector
How to achieve a union recognition agreement in the independent sector.
Collective bargaining in the independent sector
How to negotiate on pay and other forms of remuneration in the independent sector, with some relevance to Further Education workplaces or academies where there is collective bargaining.
Proposed increase to the employers’ contribution to the TPS for independent sector members
Proposed increases in the employer contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme (TPS) could lead to some employers withdrawing from the scheme, with members taking a significant hit to their pension.
Independent
Specific advice for members in the independent school sector.
Employee rights in the independent sector
Details about your employment rights in independent schools in England, Wales and Scotland.
Pay in the independent sector
As private businesses outside the national collective bargaining structure in the maintained sector, independent schools have greater freedom to set their own terms and conditions of employment.
