National Official - Trade Union Education and Training in Birmingham

Shape trade union education and training. Drive Organisers. Build an Organising Movement. Are you passionate about training and educating the next generation of activists to drive organising within the Trade Union movement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-led environment where your work directly influences national priorities and the engagement of trade union activists?

We are seeking a dynamic leader for our Trade Union Education and Training team. This role will encapsulate all we aim for at NASUWT, heading up the education and training programmes to ensure we organise and empower teachers at work and build the Teachers’ Union. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role at the heart of the union. The role will help to design and deliver high-impact education and training initiatives and campaigns that advance our industrial priorities, strengthen our voice, and build our membership and activism.

This is a role for someone who enjoys both delivering impactful day-to-day education and training of our members through hands-on delivery; as well as someone who can strategically plan how to best organise our members and how trade union education can help deliver the union's broader strategy. You will provide strategic leadership for the development and delivery of a comprehensive programme of education and training for NASUWT lay officials, activists and members across the UK. You will lead a team of staff and have responsibility for effective budget management, programme development and delivery, policy development, external representation and the provision of high-quality advice, briefings, presentations and training.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience in a trade union or similar environment and will demonstrate a strong understanding of trade union organising and strategy, policy development, negotiation and consultation, briefing on policy issues and the development and delivery of training. You will also have experience of managing staff and budgets and be able to build effective working relationships with elected representatives, colleagues and external organisations.

About You

Why Join Us? This is more than a role, it’s an opportunity to influence change. You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation; a trade union committed to making a real difference for its members, working in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and impact. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.

If you’re ready to help shape campaigns that matter and build a stronger, more active union, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone with:

• experience of working in a trade union or similar organisation;
• strong understanding of trade union organising;
• experience of policy development and implementation;
• experience or understanding of negotiation and consultation;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• experience of designing and delivering training and education;
• experience of managing and developing staff;
• experience of budget management;
• strong research and analytical skills;
• excellent teamwork and relationship-building skills;
• the ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances;
• a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and inclusion.

The role involves extensive travel throughout the UK, including attendance at meetings, training events, conferences and other NASUWT activities. NASUWT is committed to equality of opportunity and expects all staff to promote equality, inclusion and the Union's organising agenda.

Closing date: 1st October 2026

Interview date: TBC, possibility of week commencing 19th October 2026, week commencing 26th October 2026 or week commencing 2nd November 2026.