ATA's Structure

The Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) is a fully democratic organisation. Members are actively encouraged to participate in the ATL’s work at both local and national level.

ATL Representatives
Every school and college is encouraged to elect an ATL representative. ATL reps act as the first point of contact for members, distribute information, offer ‘on-site’ support, and maintain contact with the branches and ATL's London office.

Branches
Local branches are normally organised within the same areas as local education authorities or groups of unitary authorities. Most branches have an elected committee, headed by a branch secretary.

Conference
This is the main policy-making body of ATL. It meets annually. The 600 members who make up Conference include ATL’s Executive Committee, together with representatives elected by the branches. Conference has the power to pass resolutions which the Executive Committee then implements.

Committees
The Executive Committee operates through a number of advisory, operational, and policy committees, which focus on different aspects of the overall work of ATL. The committee structure provides many opportunities for members of ATL to participate in its activities and to contribute in areas where they have expertise.