NEU member benefits

Workplace representation

Our network of workplace reps is at the heart of what we do as a union. Your rep is there to represent you in the workplace and to offer you advice and support. The NEU has reps in schools and colleges across the country, standing up for members like you.

Advice and guidance

Equality is a key priority of the union, to ensure that its members have a voice in the union, in the classroom and in broader society, and do not face barriers to promotion, representation or participation. We believe that all children and young people should have equal access to a good school and an education system which treats staff and those they teach fairly.

Whether you need guidance about your employment rights or help with problems such as workload, bullying or accidents at work, with the NEU’s unrivalled network of workplace reps, and branches, regional offices and NEU Cymru, as well as an expert legal team and online help and advice, you can always find the help you need. We have a dedicated AdviceLine with professional advisers.

Member benefits

Get the most out of your membership with NEU Rewards. NEU Rewards gives you more for your membership by providing you and your family with a wide range of money-saving benefits and services. They include a low cost will writing service, shopping discounts, financial advice, mortgages and savings.

NEU members also benefit from free insurance protection and cover for personal accidents at work, loss of or damage to personal property at work, including teaching equipment and personal effects.

CPD

The NEU is committed to supporting you throughout your career whether you are a teacher, member of support staff, lecturer or hold a leadership role.

We have a track record of running first-class training courses on issues ranging from behaviour management to transactional analysis.

We offer training and professional development opportunities to suit any role or career stage, with subjects ranging from behaviour management and pupil mental health, to SEND and classroom skills. A fantastic range of national and local CPD courses for all our members from managing behaviour to gender identity training and guidance as well as specialist training for reps and officers.

The chance to get involved

The NEU is a campaigning union with a clear vision of what our education system should look like. You can get involved and together, we can shape the future of education for the benefit of teachers, support staff, leaders and pupils.

The NEU is run by its members for its members. By getting involved in your union, you can shape union policy, play a key role in campaigning, and work with colleagues to resolve issues in your workplace. Becoming a rep is one way of getting involved but it’s not the only way; there are plenty of other opportunities to get involved in your union, locally and nationally. For more information visit get-involved.

Educate magazine

You will receive our membership magazine, Educate, as well as a link to the online digital copy.

Musicians' union membership discount

A reduced rate for our qualifying NEU members to join the Musicians’ Union. See NEU and MU joint membership agreement. 

Introducing the IET STEM Teacher Membership

The National Education Union has partnered with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), one of the leading STEM providers in the UK to offer NEU members a bespoke membership package - designed specifically to meet your needs as education professionals.