TES discussion group

From the TES website:

"The NUT saved my career and my sanity."

"It is a union that organises and campaigns on issues that matter. It is the only union that opposes the use of unqualified cover supervisors to teach children."

You can register to join in this debate:Click here

And click on "register" and "staffroom" A five minute process.

Christmas message

A subtle understated Christmas greeting from pupils at Sackville School in East Grinstead:

Top Ten Books

The list produced by Teachers' TV in collaboration with the NUT is very interesting because it is a list chosen by teachers.

There is a TV program available to view online or download
here

They may not be your "top ten" but you can comment on the programme on the website.

Reps Course 14th February

The St Valentine's Day NUT Reps Course will be at Field Place.

Click here for details


Veronica Peppiatt of the NUT National Executive
Kevin Courtney of the NUT National Executive

How to deal with
* Disciplinary issues
* Capability procedures
* Sickness absence policy
* Redundancy

If you are an NUT rep and you are interested email
wstalearn@yahoo.co.uk

Learndirect skills assessment

Thinking about advancing or changing your career in the new year?



Click here to assess your skills

How do I find out which skills I've got?

During the assessment, you'll be asked to agree with statements such as I like fixing and repairing things or I like exploring new ideas.

Based on your answers, you'll get a list of jobs that could be suitable for you. When you've finished you can print out your personal profile and discuss it with a careers advisor. You can also ring the West Sussex Teachers Association learning representative on 01342 410805 or email wstalearn@yahoo.co.uk

How could a careers adviser help me?

An advisor can help you think about where you are now and what to do next. It could be that you need help with your CV or job applications. Or perhaps you want to get a qualification.

How long does it take to do the assessment?

It takes around 10 minutes but you can work at your own pace and take as long as you want.
Will my details be confidential?

The information you enter and your personal profile can only be seen by you.

Learndirect Careers Advice for 2008

Click here for more information on Learndirect courses and advice for 2008

Rally for Pay

The government says teachers will get 2%
pay rise for 2008, 2009 and 2010.
This is well below the rate of inflation.
Teachers’ pay is already £1,000 below
what it was in 2004.
The NUT is ready to ballot members for
strike action to win fair pay.
We will be asking other unions to join us.


London Pay Rally
Speakers: Steve Sinnott (NUT General Secretary) Mark Serwotka
(PCS General Secretary). Chair Baljeet Ghale (NUT President)
Thursday 6th December
6:30pm
(doors open 6:00pm - meeting will start at 6:30)
Friends Meeting House, Euston Road
(opposite Euston Station)

National Education conference

The National Education Conference is the Union’s flagship education event with a full programme of keynote speakers and small discussion groups on the key education topics facing teachers. Participants praise the NEC for the information it provides as well as the opportunity to relax with teacher colleagues in the beautiful surroundings of the Union’s training and conference centre near Grantham in Lincolnshire.

Make sure that you get full details of the programme, price and booking information on 2008 National Education Conference by emailing your contact details to Jan Pitt in the Education and Equal Opportunities Department (j.pitt@nut.org.uk).

Special Offer to young teachers (35 and under)! Attend the National Education Conference and the Young Teachers’ Conference (6-8 June) for the price of one conference!