The Association of Teachers and Lecturers has named Brian Waggett as its new president for 2004-2005.
Mr Waggett, 58, a maths and science teacher who is seconded from Range high school in Merseyside, takes over the presidency from Judith Rowley.
He has been an ATL member for 20 years, serving on the executive since 1994 and as branch secretary for Sefton (with Knowsley) since 1992.
