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Welcome to the Spring NASUWT
Newsletter. We hope you are all
well, as we near the halfway point
of the School Year.
As the year progresses issues can
arise where members can need
advice. Do not hesitate to contact
us. Details inside.
A SUCESSFUL EVENT……………………….
Our AGM and Annual joint NASUWT/NUT
Quiz was held on 23rd January at Percy Park
Rugby Club. Our elected Officers are listed
below and congratulations to our new (or
should we say returning!) champions Marden
High School. Well done! Many thanks to
everybody, turnout was fantastic. We look
forward to next year!
NASUWT Elects its Representatives for 2015.
At another busy Annual General meeting members voted the following teachers
to represent NASUWT North Tyneside during 2015.
Association President - Candy Mellor (Marden High)
Vice President - Paul Thompson (Kings Priory)
Secretary - Phil Kemp (PALS at Churchill Community College)
Assistant Secretary - Keith Page (Churchill Community College)
Assistant Secretary - Jodie Burn (Moorbridge PRU)
Treasurer - John Brewis (First Class Supply)
Benevolence Officer - Rachel Minto (Preston Grange Primary School)
The Local Executive Members elected were:
Paul Robson (Secondary Supply)
Jenna Rouse (Norham High School)
Michelle Maidment (Southlands)
Mark Teale (Churchill Community College)
Simon Roberts (John Spence High School)
Andrew Westgarth (Norham High School)
Karoline Wellborne (Burnside Entreprise College)
Clare Hayden (Percy Hedley)
Rosemary Storey (Cullercoats Primary School)
Clare McHanwell (Marden High School)
Vicki Cable (Primary Supply)
Deborah Davison (Cullercoats Primary School)
NASUWT remains the strongest and most active teacher union in North Tyneside. If you want to
get involved like many of your colleagues contact Phil Kemp on 07879474255 to find
out how.
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NASUWT & NUT Annual Quiz- Were you there?
The Victors: Congratulations Marden High!
and Preston Grange Primary.
Our joint runners up- Norham High
A good night was had by all!
Marden High School Are Crowned 2015 Quiz Champions
After the tightest contest since the Annual Quiz started Marden High School overcame
joint runners up Norham High School and Preston Grange Primary School by the
shortest of margins.
It was another brilliant turnout with well over 100 participants representing 17 different
schools from across the borough.
North Tyneside NASUWT and NUT got fantastic feedback about what a brilliant night
was had by all. With £207 raised for this year’s charity the Maggie's Centre the whole
event was amazing. Thanks to all the schools who were involved.
Many Thanks to organisers Phil Kemp, Keith Page and Joe Waddle (NUT)
We look forward to seeing everybody next year!
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www.northtyneside.nasuwt-ne.org.uk
NASUWT Raise £582 for the Maggie's Centre
During fund-raising activities at their Regional Conference in Durham
NASUWT activists were able to pass £375 to Hayley, the Fund Raising Coordinator for the Maggie's Centre. North Tyneside NASUWT member Rachel,
who has experienced first-hand the fantastic work of the Maggie's Centre at
the Freeman hospital, can be seen handing over the cheque.
At the North Tyneside NASUWT and NUT Annual Quiz members managed to
raise a further £207. This has been added to the Preston Grange Primary
School fundraising efforts for the Maggie's Centre. You, too, can add to this
donation by going to
www.justgiving.com/prestongrange.
Every year over 300,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in the UK, facing tough
questions, exhausting treatment and difficult emotions. These challenges affect
not only those with cancer, but their families and friends too.
Maggie's provide free practical, emotional and social support to people with
cancer and their families and friends. This follows the ideas about cancer care
originally laid out by Maggie Keswick Jenks. She lived with advanced cancer for
two years and believed people should not lose their joy of living for their fear of
dying. The first Maggie's centre opened in 1996 since then, Maggie's has
continued to grow with 17 centres in the UK including that attended by patients
at The Freeman Hospital in Newcastle.
Further fund raising efforts will take place during the Annual NASUWT/NUT
Summer Event. Look out for details.
If any member or school would like NASUWT North Tyneside to support their
fundraising efforts during 2015-16 contact Phil Kemp to discuss further.
Sorry, your membership has expired......
These are the unfortunate words we have had to say to a couple of our former
members recently. They had allowed their membership to lapse by either changing bank
or stopping their direct debits in error. It is your responsibility to ensure you are paying
your subscriptions and you can pay monthly, quarterly or annually. Imagine desperately
needing urgent support and you can’t get it? If you aren’t paying your subscriptions, we
can’t help you if you need NASUWT support, so don’t get caught out – you could be in
danger of losing your job if we can’t support you when you need it. A quick call to
Regional Office can get your membership re-instated 0191 5195300.
Have you changed school, moved house or changed your name? If any of
these apply to you, let us know so we can update your details. If our records aren’t up-todate you may not appear on our membership lists – really important for you if you need
NASUWT support. Contact Phil, Keith or Jodie if your records need updating.
I’m on UPS, should I get a TLR, too?
Are you being expected to do a TLR role to get your UPS payment? Some
members are reporting that they are being expected to take on roles which should
attract a TLR as they are being told it is expected because they are on UPS. UPS
was introduced to reward great teachers who wished to stay teaching, in the
classroom. It is not to get you to do management roles on the cheap.
School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) is explicit that UPS
includes ‘wider contribution to the school’ but also that this ‘wider contribution’
should be defined in your Pay Policy. It is. Your Pay Policy Appendix F reads as
follows:
P1. Contribute significantly, where appropriate, to implementing workplace policies and
practice and to promoting collective responsibility for their implementation
P9. Promote collaboration and work effectively as a team member.
P10. Contribute to the professional development of colleagues through coaching and
mentoring, demonstrating effective practice, and providing advice and feedback.
Nowhere does your Pay Policy expect you to do management work without being
paid a TLR. Some roles, such as SENCO have to be paid extra to comply with
the STPCD – this is not an option it is statutory.
If you need to discuss this, please contact us.
NASUWT North Tyneside says a fond farewell to
Alison Broady
During January's AGM NASUWT North Tyneside said a huge thank you to its longeststanding activist - Alison Broady (Beacon Hill).
Phil Kemp, Association Secretary, said, 'Alison has been a great champion of the
Equalities Agenda and members have been well served by her efforts over many
years. She has always offered an alternative voice and way of looking at things that
has been a huge asset to our Association. NASUWT North Tyneside is about to lose
its longest serving activist and the Association will miss her in many ways.'
Candy Mellor Association President congratulated Alison on her many years’ service
with the union and thanked Alison on behalf of all members past and present.
NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES
NASUWT need members to join National Advisory Committees to help
formulate and support the union developing its national policies. We are a
teacher-led union and value the views and opinions of our members.
North Tyneside NASUWT have nominated:
Michelle Maidment (Southlands) - AEN Committee
Simon Roberts (John Spence) - Leadership Committee
NASUWT support members and school to enable teachers attend these
committees three times a year. Other Committees include:
Women Teachers
Post-16
BME
LGBT
Primary
Young Members
Disability
Equaliies
There is still time to get involved. If you’re interested in these National
Committees get in touch to discuss. Ring Phil Kemp 07879474255
Make sure you know who your School Rep is. They are a valuable source of
information and have specific knowledge of your School.
Local Association Secretary Phil Kemp - ([email protected])
07879474255
Assistant Secretary Keith Page - ([email protected])
07906834362
Assistant Secretary Jodie Burn - ([email protected]) 07789918166
North Tyneside is lucky enough to have a successful and active local executive, who work
towards achieving positive working conditions for all our members. We are always looking for
people to join us, from School Reps to members of the Local Executive. Does your school have
a Rep? It could be you……………………………….
Get in touch if you would like to be involved.
BENEVOLENCE
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Get in touch if you would like to beco
Take Care of your Pension
The New Year is here and many of us are
busy breaking our resolutions and looking
to tidy up our finances. We are hearing of
a number of members who have not had
pension contributions correctly recorded.
It is vital that your payments are
accurately documented throughout your
career. Mistakes can be difficult to rectify
years down the line.
The cost of living is rising and salaries are not!
This is especially relevant to new entrants to
the profession. Starting on the first point of the
pay scale and repaying student loans are all
demands on your monthly income. If you are
Make sure your records are up to date
facing financial hardship we may be able to
each year by contacting Teachers’
help. A friendly visit, a completed form and an
Pensions.
hour of your time is all it takes. Decisions are
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www.teacherspensions.co.uk
made swiftly and can bring about financial
It is your money- make sure you will be
support and peace of mind.
able to claim the pension you ARE entitled
Contact NASUWT Regional Centre to arrange a
to.
visit: Tel (0191) 5195300
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