Secondary Teachers Left Behind in Class Contact Time Agreement
The Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA) notes recent media reports that an agreement has been reached between the Scottish Government and the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) on the implementation of the 90-minute reduction in class contact time. This agreement…
Teachers’ Union Warns Violence in Schools Remains Unchecked
Responding to recent media reports highlighting the number of teachers hospitalised as a result of pupil violence, the President of the Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA) has reiterated the union’s long-standing concerns about safety in Scotland’s classrooms. Monique Dreon-Goold, SSTA…
SNCT Update – 4 February 2026
SNCT Pay Reopener Clause (2026–2027) – What Members Need to Know As part of the two-year SNCT pay agreement (covering 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027), a reopener clause for 2026-2027 has been agreed in recognition of the Teachers’ Side position on pay restoration.…
Threshold for Industrial Action Not Met
The ballot to enable the SSTA to take industrial action in pursuit of progress on the 90-minute reduction in class contact time did not meet the statutory 50% turnout threshold. A successful ballot would have allowed the SSTA to apply…
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- Secondary Teachers Left Behind in Class Contact Time Agreement
- Teachers’ Union Warns Violence in Schools Remains Unchecked
- SNCT Update – 4 February 2026
- Threshold for Industrial Action Not Met
- Ballot on Industrial Action is now closed.
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