Trainee Teacher Membership

Our Trainee Teacher Pathway gives trainee teachers 3 years’ of highly discounted membership. Pay only £1 for your trainee year and once you begin working as an ECT receive 50% off Trade Union membership for 2 years.

Our discounted student to Early Career Teacher pathway, for any art and design education trainee teacher.

 

Trainee Teacher membership includes Trade Union and Professional Associate benefits, such as:

  • Trade Union protection in the workplace
  • Professional advice on all aspects of employment in art, craft and design education
  • Online resources and publications
  • Professional development
  • Professional community

Important information:

From 1 October 2025, NSEAD member subscription fees will increase by 5%.

There is no change to the trainee registration fee; the increase will apply to your member subscription payments when you qualify as an ECT and upgrade to a full Trade Union or Professional Associate membership. The 50% discount to ECT membership continues to apply.

Please view this table to find out how the price increase affects each membership type and monthly / annual payments.

 

For full details and to join for just £1 as a Trainee Teacher member, visit our Member Portal.