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For middle leaders

NAHT has a category of membership specifically for middle leaders. We offer tailored support and services for middle leaders, online advice and resources, and full trade union protection to give you peace of mind.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible to join NAHT, you need have a leadership responsibility within an education setting. Roles that are eligible include ALENCO, SENCO, phase leaders and subject leaders. This is not an exhaustive list and if you would like further clarification please email joinus@naht.org.uk.

Join

If you would like to join NAHT, or you’re a current member and would like to speak to someone on the phone, please give us a call on 0300 30 30 333, email us on info@naht.org.uk or click here.

Help and advice

Classroom

If you have responsibility in a specific area of the curriculum or are simply interested in best practice, our guides can help.

Employment

If you want to know about your employment rights and whether you're being treated fairly and consistently, you can find help and advice on matters which may concern you as an employee.

Management

If you line manage staff or have accountability for a specific area, you can access help and advice to assist you in making informed decisions when carrying out your role.

Latest news

The unsung heroes protecting members

Silhouettes of people collaborating under a starry sky, representing the unseen efforts of community heroes at night.

When a school leader faces a grievance or disciplinary concern, NAHT’s lay officials are often the first to step in.

In our latest Leadership Focus feature, journalist Nic Paton lifts the lid on the vital, often unseen work these volunteer members do – from quietly guiding colleagues through tense meetings to drawing on decades of leadership experience to find solutions that work for everyone.

You’ll hear from Jan Hatchell (NAHT life member and lay official for the Eastern region) and Jeff Conquest (head teacher of Woodland Middle School in Flitwick, Bedfordshire and lay official for the Eastern region), who show how giving back not only keeps members protected but also enriches the lay officials themselves.

We’d love to hear from you. Could you see yourself helping shape the future of support for NAHT members?

Please explore the rest of this issue of Leadership Focus for more in-depth features and inspiring voices from across our profession.

First published 12 August 2025