The main objectives for which Uganda Private Teachers’ Union (UPTU) was established are:
- Promote respect for and observance of the rights of school workers in private education institutions through collective bargaining and representation.
- Undertake education programmes addressing the needs of members, employers and wider employment demands.
- Foster good industrial relations, good working practices and professionalism.
- Deliver programmes aimed at improving labour welfare, including efforts addressing HIV/AIDS, child labour, precarious work, environmental sustainability and entrepreneurship.
- Cooperate and affiliate with national and international organisations for solidarity, exchange programmes, good practices and support.
- Perform other duties and undertake lawful activities as authorised by the union’s relevant organs.