
NEU member benefits
The NEU offers a wide range of benefits and services to members.
Join more than 450,000 teachers and education professionals shaping the future of education
National Education Union membership is available to everyone working in education. If you are not sure which category of membership you need to apply for, see membership eligibility.
FREE for Trainees, students and apprentices
£1 for Newly qualified teachers
If you are a student or a trainee, click here to join
Find out more about the terms and conditions of National Education Union membership.
Listen to Kevin Courtney and Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretaries of the NEU, explain why the NEU is the union for you.
We calculate your membership fees depending on your working hours and workplace role. Membership is free for students and greatly reduced for newly qualified and new members. See our membership rates.
If you don't want to join online there are other ways you can join the National Education Union and take advantage of our great membership offers.
By post - download application form below
Completed application form should be returned in the FREE POST envelope attached to the form.