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Your Union

Qualifying in 2012?

Your Passport to Teaching is the essential guide for all teachers taking up their first post. This annual NUT guide contains information and advice to help you at the start of your career.

You will get your booklet this Easter. If you don’t receive yours please email s.bassett@nut.org.uk

Getting answers

The NUT website had almost two million visits last year. Visit the site for news and information on NUT campaigns and answers to questions about your terms and conditions, including maternity leave, performance management, bullying and academies. You can also read The Teacher online at www.teachers.org.uk/teacher

Retraction and apology

In the November/December 2010 edition of The Teacher, we stated that Ruth Allen, a former Head of Science at the Darton High School, was reported by the Examinations Officer to have “stolen” a colleague’s GCSE results by claiming that she taught one of his classes. Additionally, we stated that the same colleague was subjected to workplace bullying by Ruth Allen. We now know that these allegations are untrue and wish to apologise unreservedly to Ms Allen for the embarrassment and distress caused to her as a result of our publication.

Learning with the NUT

The NUT runs a range of courses for members at Stoke Rochford Hall in Lincolnshire, at NUT HQ in London, and across England and Wales.

For free training opportunities call 020 7380 4781 or visit www.teachers.org.uk/trainingFind details of our continuing professional development programme, which is open to all teachers, at www.teachers.org.uk/cpd or call 020 7380 4719/4807.

Find free ICT courses for teachers at www.teachers.org.uk/ict-skills.

Special offer: take a break in the Shires

Why not treat yourself this Easter to a short break at Stoke Rochford Hall and explore the five delightful counties that make up the East Midlands Shires?

Stoke Rochford is home to the NUT’s National Education and Training Centre, and members are entitled to special rates. Enjoy a two-night break, including dinner on the first night, full English breakfast both mornings, and use of leisure facilities, all for just £67 per person (based on two people sharing).

Surrounded by 28 acres of open parkland, the hall is an ideal retreat. Within easy reach the historic buildings and market towns of south Lincolnshire, it is a great choice for a relaxing break away from it all.

To book, call 01476 530337 quoting your NUT membership number. For more information visit www.stokerochfordhall.co.uk