Welcome to East Riding NEU
Whether you are an experienced teacher, support staff member, early-career educator, leader, supply colleague, or trainee, we are here to support, represent and advise you at every stage of your career.
The National Education Union is Europe’s largest education union, bringing together education professionals who believe in high-quality, inclusive education for every child and young person. The union stands for fairness, equality, professional respect, properly funded education, and the collective strength of members working together.
At East Riding NEU, we are proud to support members across nearly 200 schools, colleges, and educational settings. We provide advice, representation, training, campaigning opportunities, and a strong local network of colleagues committed to improving education and working conditions for all.
Our district is led by our executive committee of teachers, who ensure the union's objectives are met and that the NEU flourishes locally.
Our committee:
Damian and Steve – Joint District Secretaries
Leanne – District President
Anna – District Treasurer
A dedicated team of officers, workplace representatives, and activists supports them, offering their time and expertise to ensure members receive the support they need.
Through collective action and professional solidarity, members have demonstrated they can make a real difference to education staff and the children and young people they serve.
The East Riding NEU is a member-led organisation. Our union’s strength comes from our members' involvement, whether as workplace representatives, district officers, campaigners, or simply by attending meetings and sharing ideas.
This website has been designed to keep you informed about local events, meetings, training opportunities, campaigns, and member services. We encourage you to explore the site, get involved in district activities, and contact us whenever you need advice or support.
Together, we are stronger. Together, we can protect and improve education for staff, pupils, and communities across the East Riding.
In solidarity,
Damian and Steve
Joint Secretaries, East Riding NEU
The NEU is a campaigning union with a clear vision for education.
Nationally and locally, we work with members to address key issues including:
Fair pay and funding for schools and colleges.
Excessive workload and wellbeing.
Recruitment and retention of staff.
Educational inclusion and equality.
Child poverty and its impact on learning.
School accountability and inspection reform.
Defending and strengthening state education.
Damian.Walenta@neu.org.uk
Website: neu.org.uk
General Advice: neu.org.uk/advice
Workplace rights: neu.org.uk/advice/your-rights-work
Advice Line: 0345 811 8111 (9am - 7pm)