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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.
Membership offer
FREE for Trainees, students and apprentices
£1 for Newly qualified teachers
Find out more about the terms and conditions of National Education Union membership.
We are the NEU: join us
Listen to Kevin Courtney and Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretaries of the NEU, explain why the NEU is the union for you.
How much does it cost?
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.
Benefits and rewards
The NEU is a campaigning union with a clear vision of what our education system should look like. Together, we will shape the future of education for the benefit of teachers, support staff, leaders and pupils.
Equality is at the heart of our 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.
A network of workplace representatives and a dedicated national AdviceLine with professionals advisers if you experience issues at work.
A fantastic range of national and local CPD courses for all our members
Free membership magazine.
Free insurance protection and cover for everything from personal accidents, to loss of or damage to property, including teaching equipment and personal effects.
We offer a wide range of exclusive money-saving benefits and services for NEU members. See our benefits and rewards to see what's on offer.
Other ways to join
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.
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The NEU offers a wide range of benefits and services to members.
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Your questions on membership answered - everything you need to know about eligibility, rate structure, charging periods and more.
PageNEU membership eligibility
National Education Union membership is available to everyone working in education.
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Terms and conditions for becoming a member of the National Education Union.
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School leaders and college managers within the NEU
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We calculate your membership fees depending on your working hours and role. Membership is free for students and greatly reduced for newly qualified members.
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