Ulster Teachers’ Union
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Ulster Teachers' Union representing teachers & school leaders in nursery, primary, secondary, special education across Northern Ireland #UTU
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📣 The Winter Edition of SHOUT UNION is here! ❄️📘
We’re delighted to share the latest issue, packed with inspiring stories, member voices, school features, and updates shaping education across NI. 👩🏫✨
🔗read by clicking the link ➡️https://linktr.ee/UlsterTeachersUnion
We’re delighted to share the latest issue, packed with inspiring stories, member voices, school features, and updates shaping education across NI. 👩🏫✨
🔗read by clicking the link ➡️https://linktr.ee/UlsterTeachersUnion
December 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
📣 The Winter Edition of SHOUT UNION is here! ❄️📘
We’re delighted to share the latest issue, packed with inspiring stories, member voices, school features, and updates shaping education across NI. 👩🏫✨
🔗read by clicking the link ➡️https://linktr.ee/UlsterTeachersUnion
We’re delighted to share the latest issue, packed with inspiring stories, member voices, school features, and updates shaping education across NI. 👩🏫✨
🔗read by clicking the link ➡️https://linktr.ee/UlsterTeachersUnion
Stephen McCord DGS attended the EI Global Conference on AI, held in Brussels, Belgium, from 4-5 Dec 2025, marking the first global gathering of member organisations to explore the opportunities and challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence in education and research.
#HumanCentredAI #GoPublic
#HumanCentredAI #GoPublic
December 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Stephen McCord DGS attended the EI Global Conference on AI, held in Brussels, Belgium, from 4-5 Dec 2025, marking the first global gathering of member organisations to explore the opportunities and challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence in education and research.
#HumanCentredAI #GoPublic
#HumanCentredAI #GoPublic
No algorithm can replace the connection between teacher and student. The ❤️ of education will always be human.
#HumanCentredAI #GoPublic @eduinternational.bsky.social
#HumanCentredAI #GoPublic @eduinternational.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
No algorithm can replace the connection between teacher and student. The ❤️ of education will always be human.
#HumanCentredAI #GoPublic @eduinternational.bsky.social
#HumanCentredAI #GoPublic @eduinternational.bsky.social
How do we protect teacher autonomy, guarantee equity, safeguard privacy, and keep education public when Artificial Intelligence enters our schools? Education unions from around the world are coming together to build the #FutureWeNeed.
#HumanCentredAI #GoPublic
@eduinternational.bsky.social
#HumanCentredAI #GoPublic
@eduinternational.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 5:31 AM
How do we protect teacher autonomy, guarantee equity, safeguard privacy, and keep education public when Artificial Intelligence enters our schools? Education unions from around the world are coming together to build the #FutureWeNeed.
#HumanCentredAI #GoPublic
@eduinternational.bsky.social
#HumanCentredAI #GoPublic
@eduinternational.bsky.social
Joint Union Health & Safety Rep Training 🦺💪
A productive day in Belfast as UTU, INTO & NEU came together for joint training — strengthening our shared commitment to safe, supported schools. 💙
#StrongerTogether #UnionTraining #HealthAndSafety
A productive day in Belfast as UTU, INTO & NEU came together for joint training — strengthening our shared commitment to safe, supported schools. 💙
#StrongerTogether #UnionTraining #HealthAndSafety
October 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Joint Union Health & Safety Rep Training 🦺💪
A productive day in Belfast as UTU, INTO & NEU came together for joint training — strengthening our shared commitment to safe, supported schools. 💙
#StrongerTogether #UnionTraining #HealthAndSafety
A productive day in Belfast as UTU, INTO & NEU came together for joint training — strengthening our shared commitment to safe, supported schools. 💙
#StrongerTogether #UnionTraining #HealthAndSafety
📅 World Arthritis Day | 12 October
Today we stand in solidarity with all teachers, school staff, and pupils living with arthritis. 💙
Arthritis can affect people of all ages — including colleagues in our classrooms and the children we teach.
Today we stand in solidarity with all teachers, school staff, and pupils living with arthritis. 💙
Arthritis can affect people of all ages — including colleagues in our classrooms and the children we teach.
October 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
📅 World Arthritis Day | 12 October
Today we stand in solidarity with all teachers, school staff, and pupils living with arthritis. 💙
Arthritis can affect people of all ages — including colleagues in our classrooms and the children we teach.
Today we stand in solidarity with all teachers, school staff, and pupils living with arthritis. 💙
Arthritis can affect people of all ages — including colleagues in our classrooms and the children we teach.
This afternoon, the Ulster Teachers' Union Central Executive Committee joined with our colleagues from Irish National Teachers' Organisation NI Northern Committee and NEU Northern Ireland officers & committee members for a Joint Meeting —
October 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
This afternoon, the Ulster Teachers' Union Central Executive Committee joined with our colleagues from Irish National Teachers' Organisation NI Northern Committee and NEU Northern Ireland officers & committee members for a Joint Meeting —
💚 World Mental Health Day | 10 October
Mental health isn’t just one part of our lives — it’s every part.
It’s a hard day’s work in the classroom, a chat in the staffroom, a quiet evening at home, or a moment spent supporting a pupil in need.
Mental health isn’t just one part of our lives — it’s every part.
It’s a hard day’s work in the classroom, a chat in the staffroom, a quiet evening at home, or a moment spent supporting a pupil in need.
October 10, 2025 at 5:42 AM
💚 World Mental Health Day | 10 October
Mental health isn’t just one part of our lives — it’s every part.
It’s a hard day’s work in the classroom, a chat in the staffroom, a quiet evening at home, or a moment spent supporting a pupil in need.
Mental health isn’t just one part of our lives — it’s every part.
It’s a hard day’s work in the classroom, a chat in the staffroom, a quiet evening at home, or a moment spent supporting a pupil in need.
It was brilliant to connect 💬, share experiences 💡, and equip our amazing reps 🧑🏫👩🏫 with the skills and confidence to support members in their schools 🏫
Working together to make a difference -because we’re always #StrongerTogether 💪🤝
Ulster Teachers' Union – Caring for Teachers, Caring for Children🍎
Working together to make a difference -because we’re always #StrongerTogether 💪🤝
Ulster Teachers' Union – Caring for Teachers, Caring for Children🍎
October 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
It was brilliant to connect 💬, share experiences 💡, and equip our amazing reps 🧑🏫👩🏫 with the skills and confidence to support members in their schools 🏫
Working together to make a difference -because we’re always #StrongerTogether 💪🤝
Ulster Teachers' Union – Caring for Teachers, Caring for Children🍎
Working together to make a difference -because we’re always #StrongerTogether 💪🤝
Ulster Teachers' Union – Caring for Teachers, Caring for Children🍎
💪📚 Joint Union School Representative Training 🤝✨
A fantastic start to our first School Representative Training Day of the academic year — delivered in partnership with our Irish National Teachers' Organisation NI and NEU Northern Ireland colleagues! 🙌
A fantastic start to our first School Representative Training Day of the academic year — delivered in partnership with our Irish National Teachers' Organisation NI and NEU Northern Ireland colleagues! 🙌
October 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
💪📚 Joint Union School Representative Training 🤝✨
A fantastic start to our first School Representative Training Day of the academic year — delivered in partnership with our Irish National Teachers' Organisation NI and NEU Northern Ireland colleagues! 🙌
A fantastic start to our first School Representative Training Day of the academic year — delivered in partnership with our Irish National Teachers' Organisation NI and NEU Northern Ireland colleagues! 🙌
🎉📚 UTU Celebrates World Teachers’ Day! 📚🎉
This Sunday, 5th October 2025, we join with teachers around the world to celebrate the incredible work, dedication, and passion that educators bring to their classrooms every day. 🍎✨
#WorldTeachersDay #UTU #ProudToTeach #UlsterTeachersUnion
This Sunday, 5th October 2025, we join with teachers around the world to celebrate the incredible work, dedication, and passion that educators bring to their classrooms every day. 🍎✨
#WorldTeachersDay #UTU #ProudToTeach #UlsterTeachersUnion
October 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🎉📚 UTU Celebrates World Teachers’ Day! 📚🎉
This Sunday, 5th October 2025, we join with teachers around the world to celebrate the incredible work, dedication, and passion that educators bring to their classrooms every day. 🍎✨
#WorldTeachersDay #UTU #ProudToTeach #UlsterTeachersUnion
This Sunday, 5th October 2025, we join with teachers around the world to celebrate the incredible work, dedication, and passion that educators bring to their classrooms every day. 🍎✨
#WorldTeachersDay #UTU #ProudToTeach #UlsterTeachersUnion
👥 JOINT UNION REPS TRAINING 👥
📌 Health & Safety in School
🗓 Day 1: Role of the Rep – Focusing on Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
📍 Belfast
🕤 Wednesday 15th October | 9:30am – 3:30pm
✊ Working Together for Teachers and Principals ✊
Register at 🔗 ti.to/jointunion/h...
📌 Health & Safety in School
🗓 Day 1: Role of the Rep – Focusing on Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
📍 Belfast
🕤 Wednesday 15th October | 9:30am – 3:30pm
✊ Working Together for Teachers and Principals ✊
Register at 🔗 ti.to/jointunion/h...
September 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
👥 JOINT UNION REPS TRAINING 👥
📌 Health & Safety in School
🗓 Day 1: Role of the Rep – Focusing on Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
📍 Belfast
🕤 Wednesday 15th October | 9:30am – 3:30pm
✊ Working Together for Teachers and Principals ✊
Register at 🔗 ti.to/jointunion/h...
📌 Health & Safety in School
🗓 Day 1: Role of the Rep – Focusing on Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
📍 Belfast
🕤 Wednesday 15th October | 9:30am – 3:30pm
✊ Working Together for Teachers and Principals ✊
Register at 🔗 ti.to/jointunion/h...
🌟 IN-PERSON PRE-RETIREMENT SEMINAR 🌟
📝 Learn valuable insights and get an in-depth look at the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
📅 Thur 16th October
🕓 4.00pm – 5.30pm
📍 Armagh City Hotel
Hosted in partnership with Platinum Financial Planning Ltd 💼✨
#RetirementPlanning #Teachers
Register at 🔗 in bio
📝 Learn valuable insights and get an in-depth look at the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
📅 Thur 16th October
🕓 4.00pm – 5.30pm
📍 Armagh City Hotel
Hosted in partnership with Platinum Financial Planning Ltd 💼✨
#RetirementPlanning #Teachers
Register at 🔗 in bio
September 6, 2025 at 6:57 AM
🌟 IN-PERSON PRE-RETIREMENT SEMINAR 🌟
📝 Learn valuable insights and get an in-depth look at the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
📅 Thur 16th October
🕓 4.00pm – 5.30pm
📍 Armagh City Hotel
Hosted in partnership with Platinum Financial Planning Ltd 💼✨
#RetirementPlanning #Teachers
Register at 🔗 in bio
📝 Learn valuable insights and get an in-depth look at the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
📅 Thur 16th October
🕓 4.00pm – 5.30pm
📍 Armagh City Hotel
Hosted in partnership with Platinum Financial Planning Ltd 💼✨
#RetirementPlanning #Teachers
Register at 🔗 in bio
🎉 Great day at the joint INTO, NEU & UTU recruitment @ Ulster Uni Coleraine! 🙌
Amazing to meet so many passionate future teachers 🧑🏫👩🏫
Wishing you every success this year – UTU is here to support you 💪💙
#FutureTeachers #UnionStrong
Amazing to meet so many passionate future teachers 🧑🏫👩🏫
Wishing you every success this year – UTU is here to support you 💪💙
#FutureTeachers #UnionStrong
September 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
🎉 Great day at the joint INTO, NEU & UTU recruitment @ Ulster Uni Coleraine! 🙌
Amazing to meet so many passionate future teachers 🧑🏫👩🏫
Wishing you every success this year – UTU is here to support you 💪💙
#FutureTeachers #UnionStrong
Amazing to meet so many passionate future teachers 🧑🏫👩🏫
Wishing you every success this year – UTU is here to support you 💪💙
#FutureTeachers #UnionStrong
🎙️ “The trust has broken down already.” – UTU Gen Sec Jacquie White on Education Minister’s plans to fine teachers £2,500 for not cooperating with inspections.
She warns it will damage efforts to rebuild trust.
Watch on #SundayPolitics BBCiPlayer link in bio.
She warns it will damage efforts to rebuild trust.
Watch on #SundayPolitics BBCiPlayer link in bio.
May 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🎙️ “The trust has broken down already.” – UTU Gen Sec Jacquie White on Education Minister’s plans to fine teachers £2,500 for not cooperating with inspections.
She warns it will damage efforts to rebuild trust.
Watch on #SundayPolitics BBCiPlayer link in bio.
She warns it will damage efforts to rebuild trust.
Watch on #SundayPolitics BBCiPlayer link in bio.
At the Ulster Teachers' Union, we are committed to standing beside teachers with disabilities and mental health conditions. 💙
More info at linktr.ee/UlsterTeache...
More info at linktr.ee/UlsterTeache...
April 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
At the Ulster Teachers' Union, we are committed to standing beside teachers with disabilities and mental health conditions. 💙
More info at linktr.ee/UlsterTeache...
More info at linktr.ee/UlsterTeache...
Limavady teacher to head up only NI-based teaching union
Janice Mullan (58) took up office at the recent annual meeting of the Ulster Teachers’ Union annual conference.
🔗Link in bio.
Copyright © Kevin Cooper Photoline NUJ 📧 photolinepic@gmail.com
Janice Mullan (58) took up office at the recent annual meeting of the Ulster Teachers’ Union annual conference.
🔗Link in bio.
Copyright © Kevin Cooper Photoline NUJ 📧 photolinepic@gmail.com
April 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Limavady teacher to head up only NI-based teaching union
Janice Mullan (58) took up office at the recent annual meeting of the Ulster Teachers’ Union annual conference.
🔗Link in bio.
Copyright © Kevin Cooper Photoline NUJ 📧 photolinepic@gmail.com
Janice Mullan (58) took up office at the recent annual meeting of the Ulster Teachers’ Union annual conference.
🔗Link in bio.
Copyright © Kevin Cooper Photoline NUJ 📧 photolinepic@gmail.com
IMPORTANT MEMBER UPDATE
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April 4, 2025 at 10:56 AM
IMPORTANT MEMBER UPDATE
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April 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
📍 Out and About with Membership Plus! 🎉
Did you know your Membership Plus app has a map view feature? 🗺️✨
Find exclusive discounts near you in just a few taps! 🛍️🍽️🎟️
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We’re continuously updating our “Frequently Asked Questions” on the Revised Pay Offer – March 2025 to keep you informed. 📄💷
Check out the latest details here: 🔗 linktr.ee/UlsterTeache...
#WorkingTogether #TeacherPay #RevisedPayOffer #FAQ #UlsterTeachersUnion #UnionStrong 💪
Check out the latest details here: 🔗 linktr.ee/UlsterTeache...
#WorkingTogether #TeacherPay #RevisedPayOffer #FAQ #UlsterTeachersUnion #UnionStrong 💪
March 26, 2025 at 7:35 AM
We’re continuously updating our “Frequently Asked Questions” on the Revised Pay Offer – March 2025 to keep you informed. 📄💷
Check out the latest details here: 🔗 linktr.ee/UlsterTeache...
#WorkingTogether #TeacherPay #RevisedPayOffer #FAQ #UlsterTeachersUnion #UnionStrong 💪
Check out the latest details here: 🔗 linktr.ee/UlsterTeache...
#WorkingTogether #TeacherPay #RevisedPayOffer #FAQ #UlsterTeachersUnion #UnionStrong 💪
PENSION NOTICE
We want to inform members of a change to the Northern Ireland Teachers’ Pension Scheme (NITPS) that has been published earlier today.
The timeframe for processing retirement applications is being extended from 3 months to 4 months.
Full details 🔗 linktr.ee/UlsterTeache...
We want to inform members of a change to the Northern Ireland Teachers’ Pension Scheme (NITPS) that has been published earlier today.
The timeframe for processing retirement applications is being extended from 3 months to 4 months.
Full details 🔗 linktr.ee/UlsterTeache...
March 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
PENSION NOTICE
We want to inform members of a change to the Northern Ireland Teachers’ Pension Scheme (NITPS) that has been published earlier today.
The timeframe for processing retirement applications is being extended from 3 months to 4 months.
Full details 🔗 linktr.ee/UlsterTeache...
We want to inform members of a change to the Northern Ireland Teachers’ Pension Scheme (NITPS) that has been published earlier today.
The timeframe for processing retirement applications is being extended from 3 months to 4 months.
Full details 🔗 linktr.ee/UlsterTeache...
Revised Pay Offer: How Does This Deal Impact on Workload?
March 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Revised Pay Offer: How Does This Deal Impact on Workload?
🌍💙 Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day! 💙🌍
On March 21st, we join the global community in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. This year’s theme, #ImproveOurSupportSystems, emphasizes the need to strengthen the structures that empower individuals with Down syndrome to thrive.
On March 21st, we join the global community in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. This year’s theme, #ImproveOurSupportSystems, emphasizes the need to strengthen the structures that empower individuals with Down syndrome to thrive.
March 21, 2025 at 6:14 AM
🌍💙 Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day! 💙🌍
On March 21st, we join the global community in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. This year’s theme, #ImproveOurSupportSystems, emphasizes the need to strengthen the structures that empower individuals with Down syndrome to thrive.
On March 21st, we join the global community in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. This year’s theme, #ImproveOurSupportSystems, emphasizes the need to strengthen the structures that empower individuals with Down syndrome to thrive.
FAQ 13.
I have responsibility points and require time to fulfil these roles. Under this agreement, must I do this outside the 1265 hours?
No. You are being directed to fulfil these roles so must have adequate time allocated in your agreed time budget.
I have responsibility points and require time to fulfil these roles. Under this agreement, must I do this outside the 1265 hours?
No. You are being directed to fulfil these roles so must have adequate time allocated in your agreed time budget.
March 20, 2025 at 7:10 AM
FAQ 13.
I have responsibility points and require time to fulfil these roles. Under this agreement, must I do this outside the 1265 hours?
No. You are being directed to fulfil these roles so must have adequate time allocated in your agreed time budget.
I have responsibility points and require time to fulfil these roles. Under this agreement, must I do this outside the 1265 hours?
No. You are being directed to fulfil these roles so must have adequate time allocated in your agreed time budget.
FAQ 12
What power do we have to hold MS to account if timelines are missed?
What power do we have to hold MS to account if timelines are missed?
March 20, 2025 at 7:09 AM
FAQ 12
What power do we have to hold MS to account if timelines are missed?
What power do we have to hold MS to account if timelines are missed?