National Council and Committees
NAHT's National Council comprises 46 members. 33 of these represent electoral districts, each made up from individiual branches. In addition, there are 4 Secondary Schools' members, 6 Deputy and Assistant Head members and 2 Special Schools' members elected by national electoral colleges, and a National Treasurer who is elected by the full membership.
There are five Main Committees of Council: Education Policy, School Management, Curriculum and Assessment, Professional Services and Membership Services.
There are five Sector Committees: Special Education, Deputy and Assistant Head Teachers, Primary, Secondary, Foundation and Aided Sector.
Additionally, there are four Special Issues Committees (National Conference, Information and Communication Technology, Race and Cultural Diversity, and International) and three Executive Committees (Council Business, Finance and Personnel).
Headquarters
NAHT's main office is at No 1 Heath Square, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1BL. NAHT is currently organised into three areas, each with specific responsibilities:-
Trade Union Function
a To act on behalf of members to secure appropriate terms and conditions of service;
b. To provide legal and professional assistance to members qua employees;
c. To give expression to the views of members, and to take appropriate action on their behalf, in relation to the above.
d. To provide information and guidance to assist and support members in carrying out their duties and responsibilities;
Politics, Policy, Education
a. To provide information and guidance to assist and support members in carrying out their duties and responsibilities;
b. To provide support and services for the professional development of members;
c. To lead on educational issues;
d. To give expression to the views of members, and to take necessary action on their behalf, in relation to the above.
e. To contribute to the achievement of high standards of teaching and education in schools and colleges.
Communication and Business Group
a. To support the Trade Union Function and PPE in their functions;
b. To implement the financial and business strategy of the NAHT, to include the upkeep and establishment of a membership data base.
c. To disseminate information to members;
d. To provide IT support.
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Regions
NAHT's branches are arranged into 10 Regions within England, NAHT in Wales, Northern Ireland and NAHT overseas (see Regional web pages). Each Region is subdivided into Districts for electoral purposes.
There is a network of 17 Regional Officers, whose primary role is to work in the field with individual members (see Obtaining Professional Advice). The areas covered by each Regional Officer are determined with regard to the workload, and are not necessarily co-terminous with the regional structure described above.
Branches
Members of the Association belong to one of around 170 local branches or, in some areas, to a local association which exists within the Branch structure.
Each Branch has a volunteer Branch Secretary and Branch Treasurer. Further details can be obtained from Membership & Conference Department
