City of Leicester NEU

About Us

The City of Leicester NEU has a proud history of supporting local education, across three centuries.
First formed in 1869 as the Leicester and District Teachers' Association, it preceded the formation of the National Union of Elementary Teachers in 1870 and the National Union of Teachers (NUT) in 1889.
In 2017 the NUT joined the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) to form the largest education union in both the UK and Europe:
the National Education Union.

We are the largest education union representing teachers, lecturers, support staff, and school leaders, in maintained and independent schools. We have a powerful voice and have been effective in winning improvements to our members’ working conditions and shaping an education system that works for all.

Our district is highly active in championing education causes in both educational settings and the wider community.

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Bulletin Board

Local

Next District Meeting

National

Special Conference: Support Staff Motion
Saturday February 28th 2026

Find more details using this link

Download the motion below

Nominations for Committee

City of Leicester NEU AGM takes place on Wednesday 4th March 2026.
The new committee members will be ratified at this meeting. The district benefits greatly from a diverse and robust committee.

Please consider nominating yourself or colleagues. Nomination forms can be found using this link.

The Leicester office is now closed for the Christmas Holidays.
We wish you all a restful break.
We will be back open on 5th January 2026.