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ATL in the maintained sector
ATL represents teachers in maintained schools across the UK. As a member of social partnership, ATL works with government to agree significant changes to your contract, including: reduction in administrative tasks; allocation of 10% of the timetabled week for planning, preparation and assessment; and an end to cover and exam invigilation.
ATL negotiates your pay and pensions including TLRs for pastoral responsibilities and safeguarding the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS). We played a major role in creating clear robust standards for teachers entering the profession, and ensured access to CPD was made a mandatory part of performance management.
ATL also represents supply teachers employed by schools, LAs and agencies. We campaign to ensure agency supply teachers receive a fair wage and access to the TPS.
Specialist support
In addition to all the usual services you would expect from a union, such as first-class advice and support, ATL commits considerable resources to supporting our members in the maintained sector.
ATL offers you:
staff dedicated to negotiating your pay, pensions and working conditions
campaigns on issues such as workload, rural poverty and changes to the curriculum
a chance to take part in developing policy which affects your working life through member groups, surveys and research
Report, our award-winning magazine focusing on education initiatives and policy
a website packed with key information, advice and support
publications and factsheets containing help and advice, covering such topics as cyberbullying, discipline and pensions
tailored training courses including managing behaviour, building your teaching skills and
leading teams.
For details of how to join, see our join us page.