UNITE intends to;
- Provide quality teacher education, training and professional development through competence based programmes;
- Promote transformative education through the vocationalisation of teaching and learning at all levels;
- Coordinate and implement Continuous Professional Development (CPDs) programmes for the teacher professional development;
- Enhance life-long learning through providing career paths progression opportunities in education;
- Promote research, innovation and community engagement in educational practice;
- Train and develop teachers who are cognizant of ethical values and in and outside UNITE.