Independent sector
We represent more teachers and support staff working in independent schools than any other union.
We represent more teachers and support staff working in independent schools than any other union.
Revised sixth form college teachers’ pay rates.
Most teachers in England and Wales, whether in schools (including academies), sixth form colleges or FE colleges, are eligible to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).
Your NEU is a campaigning union with a clear vision of what our education system should look like.
NEU members have access to a wealth of expertise advice which addresses common employment workplace issues.
The role of the NEU representative has many different responsibilities including advice, representation, and negotiation; to effectively carry out this role, reps need time off with pay.
It is important that a support staff member understands the reasons for any observation and what elements will be observed and commented on.
Pay scales for support staff. Most support staff are employed on the local government pay scales determined by the NJC for local government services.
Guidance for support staff around job descriptions – their accuracy, and how to go about changing them, and details on job evaluation.
This guidance outlines NEU best practice models for both the conduct of lesson observations and the teaching and learning observation system (TLOS) framework within which they are conducted.
An initial section of guidance on term-time working has now been agreed between the local government employers and the recognised trade unions.
Negotiations about pay and conditions of service in FE colleges take place nationally and at individual college level.