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Job seeking advice and Trade Unions

See below for information on some of the largest teaching unions in the UK, along with sites offering useful advice for teachers who are looking for a new position in the sector, from CV advice to interview hints and tips.

NASUWT

 

The NASUWT is the largest teachers' union in the UK. The NASUWT provides legal and professional services through a network of school-based representatives, local and national officers, staff and specialist legal advisors.

 

National Union of Teachers

 

The National Union of Teachers (NUT) is one of the best known and largest teachers’ unions in the UK. They provide representation, support and advice for their members with a large information rich website.

 

ATL Union

 

Since its establishment in 1884, ATL has currently representing 160,000 members across the UK. Their members are teachers, supply teachers, heads, lecturers, managers and support staff in maintained and independent sector schools and colleges. They have a useful and informative website.

 

Education Jobs

 

Looking for education jobs? Don’t forget Capita is a leading UK recruitment agency for teachers in the UK. Search for your next post now or give us a call and we will be happy to discuss your needs with you. Also see our teacher CV template page for a mock CV template.

 

Teachers TV

 

Teachers TV has evolved into a very popular provider of teachers programmes, and this section of the site has some very useful documents users can download free of charge with advice on job hunting for trainee teachers.

 

TES Online

 

The Times Education Supplement has a wealth of resources for teachers. Their extensive careers advice section has real world advice for teachers both experienced and new to the profession.

 

Alec CV Advice

 

If you are looking for further CV advice, this site provides lots of free hints and tips on brushing up your CV and making sure you make the best possible first impression.