2. ATL – the education unionwww.atl.org.uk ATL – So who are we? We are the fastest growing education union with over 160,000 members We are a modern, democratic, member-driven organisation. We always put out our members first. ATL is the largest single union in the independent sector with approximately 20,000 teaching and support staff members in 1700 schools. ATL is the only union with bespoke resources for the independent sector.

3. ATL – the education unionwww.atl.org.uk Who can join us? Teachers Classroom assistants Librarians Technicians Office and Administration Caretaking and ground staff

4. ATL – the education unionwww.atl.org.uk Professional Advice and Assistance Work Life balance Malicious allegations Job descriptions Part time working Health and safety Personal injury Contracts and pay Pensions Redundancy

5. ATL – the education unionwww.atl.org.uk ATL’s Professional Development Programme Behaviour management Assertiveness skills Working in classroom teams Coaching and mentoring Leadership skills

6. ATL – the education unionwww.atl.org.uk The Edgehill Offer to ATL Members Opportunity to gain academic credit for undertaking ATL’s professional development courses Access to supported accreditation for professional development activities undertaken as part of your work Opportunities to gain qualifications up to Masters level with significant savings

7. ATL – the education unionwww.atl.org.uk Reasons to Join Competitive rates Professional development Advice and support Insurance and personal injury protection Publications and newsletters Representation in your workplace We cannot deal with any pre existing problems

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