President

Craig Jones

Craig Jones is the President of the district. He leads the whole team and acts as chair in most democratic meetings. He also helps run half of our social media platforms.

Branch Secretary and Joint District Secretary

Tim Clamp

My name is Tim Clamp and I am the branch secretary and joint district secretary of Leicestershire NEU. I am also one of two lead reps for members in the Bradgate Education Partnership. I am passionate about ensuring workers within education are protected. I am here to support reps and to campaign for improved conditions for our members. 

I am a full-time secondary music teacher operating without facility time. During the working day that is my priority. Urgent casework should be directed to your rep, lead rep or advice line. 

Joint District Secretary

Mahala

Mahala is one of the two joint district sectaries for Leicestershire NEU. She has also been President of the branch.

Women’s Officer

Marie Delage-Martin

My name is Marie. Originally I come from France but I have  been living in the UK since 1994. I always wanted to be a teacher and when  I was  a trainee , I had absolutely no hesitation in joining the NUT. My whole family strongly believe in the collective power of unions so really it was an easy decision. I did not join just in case I needed it but because I cannot conceive of a working world devoid of solidarity. 

I  teach French and hold a TLR responsibility in a large secondary school in the county   I became a rep for the mighty NEU at the very start of the Pay Up campaign and I have only recently taken the role as Lead Rep for the MAT we are a part of.. 

Through the NEU Pay up campaign I gradually became more involved at district and branch level. I have a keen interest in women equality issues and would like to engage more members in this.  Women face many obstacles  in Education whether it be  maternity related issues, how the menopause is affecting  members or the glass ceiling which still exists in an overwhelmingly feminised profession.  I am also very interested in working class history and in particular in women activists.

Being part of the NEU is very important to me. We don’t always agree on everything but this makes us stronger.

The NEU is a truly organising union and am proud to be in it!

 Our education system is on its knees. Teachers and Education staff feel battered. It is hard to keep going. Getting involved at branch level is a constructive way to restore hope and channel our collective energy to build  a better future for our children. If you are a member, there are so many ways you can get involved . So, what are you waiting for ? 

New Professionals and Young Workers Officer

Taggy Elliott

Hi, I’m Taggy and I represent around a third of our members within the District, supporting those new to teaching (in their first 3 years) and everyone aged 35 and under. I am also responsible for our social media.

I came to the last national NEU conference, and haven’t looked back. Being involved in the union has reignited my passion for teaching, and I want others to feel that empowerment. One of my main goals is to ensure that we retain the new and young workers in our profession, because we are the future of teaching. As well as supporting individuals, I am keen for members to have a safe space to network and find support outside of the classroom. If you have any suggestions for socials, please don’t hesitate to contact me!

Nationally, NPYW members represent 41% of the NEU; we are now recognised in the rule book, due to a successful campaign at conference. This means we are in a strong position to evoke change and fight for what matters to us. We are a team and together we can do great things. I took a shot at getting involved in the union, and I hope my experience inspires you to do so as well.

Campaigns and Membership Officer

Samuel Hilton

I grew up in a Union family. It was understood that joining a union and fighting for a better future was simply part of being an adult. I am currently in the process of gathering the information we need to run effective campaigns next academic year. Since being in post I have supported the “pay up” campaign, and the general election campaign. We are currently working with local newspapers to see how we can raise school cuts as a political issue. If you want to get involved, please contact me at Sam.hilton@neu.org.uk

Equalities officer

Mags Keatman

My name is Mags Keatman and I am equalities officer for Leicestershire. Within the equalities remit I am your contact for any queries related to LGBTQ+ issues.

I am in my third decade as a secondary science teacher and have lots of experience working in a wide variety of schools. As such I bring that knowledge to my role with the union.

About what the NEU can do for you:

If you identify as LGBT+ in the Equalities section of your “My NEU” profile you are eligible to apply to attend the national LGBT+ conference that takes place during LGBT history month every year. You will also find yourself invited to local and regional events where you will meet up with and be supported by fellow LGBT+ educators.

Even if you don’t identify at LGBT+ we are still useful. On the NEU’s national website you will find loads of help and advice on LGBT+ issues that affect everyone in teaching. LGBT+ equality | National Education Union