NASUWT Representatives

18 www.nasuwt.org.ukAppointment of NASUWT RepresentativesThe NASUWT is a democratic organisation run by teachers elected by their colleagues torepresent them. This is true from every NASUWT Representative to the National ExecutiveMembers and National Officers. Each year, usually in June/July, a meeting of members in theschool should be called and nominations for school-based Union positions (NASUWTRepresentative, Health and Safety Representative and Learning Representative) requested. Ifthere is more than one nomination for a position, a ballot should be held. Once elected, theNASUWT Representative should:lllinform the Local Association Secretary and Regional Centre;inform Headquarters by means of the election registration form included with thishandbook. This should be done each year;inform the headteacher and request that all consultation on conditions of service issuesbe conducted through the Representative.Every elected and registered NASUWT Representative will be issued with an official card validfor one academic year. This card accredits the Representative as the individual within theschool entitled to speak collectively on behalf of NASUWT members.The law requires additional accreditation for those representing members in disciplinary orgrievance hearings on the advice of their Local Association Secretary. The NASUWT issuestwo levels of accreditation, which is gained by attending appropriate NASUWT training.Upon completion of a Working Together (Stage 1) course, accreditation as an NASUWTRepresentative is issued and upon completion of a Casework (Stage 3) course, accreditationas a Casework Representative is issued.Aim to elect a Deputy NASUWT Representative within your school.Background Information