Region: NI

Branch Events for ECTs

Every year INTO Branches organise various social events for our ECT members. You are also invited to your local Branch Meetings which take place once per term. These meetings are an opportunity to meet with both newly qualified and more experienced teachers from your local area and are a great way to build up connections and a support network. As well as the social side of the meetings you will be kept up to date with the latest educational issues and what the INTO are doing on your behalf.

Branches submit motions to our Annual Northern Conference which are debated, voted on and subsequently formulate INTO policy for the following year so if you have issues that you would like raised on your behalf get involved with your local Branch and have your say!

For further information on upcoming meetings keep an eye on our website Events Section or contact your Branch Secretary.

ECT Seminars

INTO organise seminars for our Early Career Teacher members which aim to prepare you for that all-important first day of school.

INTO Youth Conference

The INTO Youth Conference is organised specifically for our young teacher members. These events are enjoyed immensely by those attending.

Who can attend?

Teachers under the age of 35

How do I attend?

Keep an eye on our website for published details of the event and make your application early to avoid disappointment. The costs of your attendance are covered by your local Branch.

The Programme

The programme is informal. The emphasis is on young teachers having the opportunity to meet with each other and on enjoyment.

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Congratulations to all Newly Qualified Teachers!

You have joined the profession at an exciting, if challenging time. Rapid change is taking place in many areas.

Before you go out to work, it is of the utmost importance that you belong to a recognised teachers' union and there is none better than INTO.

The INTO wishes you every success and we look forward to supporting you throughout your teaching career.

• Why Join INTO?
• INTO Benefits & Services
• INTO Events for All Members
• INTO Events for ECTs
• Training Courses
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REMEMBER to join online you will need to register with the GTC(NI) as soon as possible to get your Teacher Reference Number (TRN) - this is your unique reference number that will identify you throughout your teaching career.

If you have any issues or have yet to receive your TRN please contact us at: infoni@into.ie

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“My name is Declan Colgan and I have been teaching in the primary sector for nine years and during this time I have also been a member of the INTO. When I graduated from St Mary's University Belfast, I didn't really know the importance of being part of a union, however people kept telling me you don't know when you might need them. I therefore took this advice on board and signed up with INTO in 2011 and a few years later down the line there did come a time when I needed to call on the assistance of INTO. INTO played a crucial part in helping me gain employment in a teaching job closer to home and this has had a really positive impact on my life since. Less of a distance to travel to work has given me more energy and enthusiasm in my daily teaching as well as more time made available to spend with my family. After this positive change in employment I felt it was time to give something back and I therefore decided to get more involved in the INTO. I initially started attending my local INTO branch meetings. Immediately I was made feel very welcome and I therefore kept returning to these branch meetings. From going to the local branch meetings, I got to know many other teachers as well as reacquaint with past teaching colleagues and students from University. I became more aware of what was going on in other schools and what right's as teachers we have. Furthermore, by getting involved in the INTO I became aware of a number of conferences and social trips that I was able to attend. My first conference was the Youth Conference of 2019 in the Armagh City Hotel. This was a weekend I thoroughly enjoyed and as result I have now attended other conferences such as the Northern Conference. All my experiences of these INTO Conferences have been positive, thoroughly enjoyable and educational. At each branch meeting and conference, I am overwhelmed with how hospitable INTO is towards its members. I would highly recommend and encourage any university graduate to become an INTO member and I look forward to meeting some of you hopefully in the future.”

Declan Colgan

Those of you coming to an end of your studies will be looking forward to embarking on an exciting and rewarding career.

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As part of the INTO's support for Student Teachers we have a range of information that we hope you find useful both here and in our Newly Qualified Teachers’ section:

Guide to School-Based Work (PDF)

Student Teachers and Law (PDF)

Student Bulletin 1 - Welcome to the INTO (PDF)

Student Bulletin 2 - Tops Tips for School-Based Work (PDF)

Student Bulletin 3 - Finding Your First Teaching Post (PDF)