Gateshead NEU

27/01/2026

On 28 February, we will launch an indicative ballot asking members if they would be prepared to strike over pay, funding and workload.

Chronic underfunding means fewer teaching assistants and larger classes.

Check your myNEU details are correct here 👉 https://my.neu.org.uk

If this government won’t , we will.

27/01/2026

We remember!

is an opportunity not just to commemorate the victims of N**i persecution but also to educate the next generation.

Teachers can use the Mosaic classroom resources, developed by the NEU and Holocaust Educational Trust (UK) 👉 bit.ly/4raTG8L

15/12/2025

We think of those affected by the massacre in Bondi Beach,Australia this weekend.
The unnecessary loss of life and destruction at the beginning of a peaceful time ;Chanukah. Thoughts are with our Gateshead Jewish Community and those around the world.
In peace and solidarity !

12/12/2025

Last request before the holidays!
If you haven’t done foundation rep training or want to do representing members course - look at NEU website training and sign up! Or give [email protected] an email and I will talk you through it!
As. Rep you are entitled to 10 days training with pay!
You just need cover as necessary in school
Thanks

13/09/2025

Calling all EYFS 🤩🤩🤩

📢 NEU early years conference
📅 Saturday, 11 October
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📍 NEU HQ, Hamilton House, London

Be part of an inspiring day of learning, discussion and networking.

✍️ Apply for your place now. 👉 bit.ly/4nkb6Of

Open to non-members.

07/09/2025

Ballot papers for voting for our next Deputy General Secretary have been landing on doormats this week.

Please make sure that 1) you vote and 2) its for Sarah Kilpatrick

She is currently doing a wonderful job as our National President and we know she would be fantastic in this role too!

29/04/2025

Thankyou to Tony who attended Gateshead Trades Union Council International Workers Memorial Day on our behalf.

“Every year more people are killed at work than in wars. Most don't die of mystery ailments, or in tragic "accidents". They die because an employer decided their safety just wasn't that important a priority.

School building safety is of paramount importance, yet successive governments have paid lip service to it, especially where asbestos is concerned.

The numbers of school staff and former pupils who have died from mesothelioma as a result of being exposed to asbestos at school continues to grow. Just like the tragedy of Grenfell, these deaths were avoidable had short termism and corner-cutting not been the order of the day.

We remember those who have died by continuing to fight for the living by campaigning for the Government to invest in our schools and to upgrade school buildings to comply with the findings of the 2022 Committee on Work and Pensions report on the HSE’s approach to asbestos management.”

17/04/2025

14/04/2025

Our national president Sarah Kilpatrick opening speech for annual conference 🙌 as a former secondary teacher in Gateshead, she knows the struggles we face within our community and the education systems

12/04/2025

We are proud to nominate the fantastic Paul Welch to represent District 1 as our Executive Member. Voting papers should be arriving soon...Vote for Paul 🗳

12/04/2025

Next up is the fabulous Emma Farthing who we are proud to nominate for the Support Staff Executive Seat!

If you are a support staff member...vote for Emma 🗳