The elections for the first single General Secretary of the
National Education Union closed at midday on Friday, 31 March and
we are pleased to announce that Daniel Kebede was elected to
succeed Dr Mary Bousted and Kevin Courtney who stand down at the
end of August 2023.
Daniel is a qualified primary teacher, with a law degree from the
University of Wales, who has taught all ages from Early Years to
Key Stage 4. Daniel’s roles within the NEU include National
Executive member from 2019, National President in 2021 and local
officer in Durham. Daniel was the winner of the prestigious
Blair Peach Award in 2017 for outstanding contributions to social
justice.
Dr Mary Bousted and Kevin Courtney, Joint General
Secretaries of the NEU, commented:
“We offer warm congratulations to Daniel Kebede in his election
as NEU General Secretary. Daniel will take up the post on 1
September. It is an honour to lead and serve NEU members and we
know that Daniel will continue the union’s work to give a voice
to the profession and campaign for the world class education
system our children deserve. We offer our commiserations to
Niamh Sweeney but welcome the fact that, from September, Daniel
will be fortunate to work alongside Niamh in her role as our
first elected Deputy General Secretary.”
Editor’s Note
Daniel Kebede was elected General Secretary Designate in a ballot
which was open between 6 February and 31 March 2023.
Total number of valid votes counted: 41,544
Daniel
Kebede:
28,636
Niamh
Sweeney:
12,918
Turnout:
9.0%
