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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.

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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.

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Latest news

NAHT demands better at Labour Party Conference 2026

NAHT made the case for schools, including the priorities of our We Demand Better campaign, at this week’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.

General secretary Paul Whiteman and assistant general secretary James Bowen – alongside our national officers Dave Woods (president), Jackie Bartley (vice-president) and Angi Gibson (immediate past president) – ensured the priorities of school leaders were strongly represented at a series of panels and in conversations with key government and sector figures.

Paul Whiteman spoke at panels or roundtables, covering topics including what Andy Burnham’s promised ‘rethink’ of education policy should cover, leader and teacher well-being, and the government’s ambition to move towards all schools being part of a trust. And at a joint-union event with education secretary Lucy Powell, he pressed home the urgent need for a more humane and proportionate inspection system.

Watch a clip of Paul speaking about inspection at the joint-union event.

Read our response to the prime minister’s conference speech.

Learn more about our We Demand Better campaign.

First published 30 September 2026