NASUWT appoints Matt Wrack as general secretary

NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union has appointed Matt Wrack as its new general secretary following a ballot from its members.

Voting in the nationwide postal ballot closed on 23 July 2025, with thousands of teachers casting their votes. Wrack will replace Dr. Patrick Roach CBE in the role. 

Wayne Broom, NASUWT national president, said: “We congratulate Matt on his election as general secretary of NASUWT. This election engaged our members up and down the country, and the result reflects their confidence in his leadership. Matt will play a vital role in the next chapter of the Union’s work on behalf of teachers across the UK

“The National Executive and I look forward to working closely with him as we continue our mission to put teachers first. We also want to thank Neil Butler for standing in this election and for his ongoing service to NASUWT – his dedication exemplifies the strength of this union’s democracy.”

In response to the announcement, Wrack said: “I am immensely honoured to be elected general secretary of NASUWT. I want to thank every member who participated in this election for placing their trust in me.

“NASUWT is a proud and powerful voice for teachers, and together we will make that voice even stronger. I pay tribute to Dr. Patrick Roach CBE for his years of service and to Neil Butler for a spirited campaign that highlighted the issues our members care about.”

He added: “Now, our priority is unity and action. Teachers have endured years of underinvestment, overwork, and undervaluing of our profession. We urgently need government to invest in education – that means fair pay, manageable workloads, and safe, respectful working environments for staff and students.

“I will work tirelessly with our executive and activists across all nations to secure the conditions and respect teachers deserve. This is a critical moment for education, and NASUWT will lead the way in fighting for our members’ rights.”