LGBT+ equality
LGBT+ education professionals, pupils and families are vital members of all nursery, school and college communities and of our union.
LGBT+ education professionals, pupils and families are vital members of all nursery, school and college communities and of our union.
All teachers in Northern Ireland are entitled to one years’ maternity leave consisting of 26 weeks ordinary and 26 weeks additional leave.
Maternity rights and entitlements available to teachers and support staff in schools and colleges.
We will support members opposing any proposal to remove teachers’ membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS).
Redundancy payments and entitlements for teachers and support staff.
Pay scales for support staff. Most support staff are employed on the local government pay scales determined by the NJC for local government services.
Pay scales for teachers in various educational sectors across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including part-time, sixth form colleges, and independent schools.
An initial section of guidance on term-time working has now been agreed between the local government employers and the recognised trade unions.
Advice for teachers starting out in their careers, known as Early Career Teachers (ECT) in England and Northern Ireland and Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT) in Wales.
Support for teachers and support staff in schools and colleges experiencing pregnancy loss or termination.
Whether you’re starting your training in a school or at university, the National Education Union is here to support you throughout your teacher training and your career.
If you think that you have been discriminated against, gather all the written evidence that you have for example: job adverts, letters, emails and relevant screenshots.