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Member Bulletin - 28 October 2024

Retirement of Fiona Dalziel 

The Association would like to congratulate Fiona Dalziel (Assistant General Secretary) on her retirement at the end of September. Fiona was appointed as a Professional Officer in 2007 and during her time with the Association Fiona held the position of Deputy General Secretary and, in 2014, Acting General Secretary. Fiona was our lead casework officer and represented members at all levels throughout Scotland. She had the ability to remain calm and focussed at all times and used her vast experience to support members often through extremely difficult situations. Fiona will be missed by the hundreds of members she has supported over the years and all the staff at the SSTA Office. We wish her every success and good health in retirement.


Briefing for Members in Management Positions

The SSTA has arranged an online briefing of members who are in Principal Teacher Posts ( Curriculum Leaders, Heads of Faculty, etc..) on Wednesday 13 November at 5.00pm. The briefing will include an update on the Education Bill and Hayward Review and future developments. There will be a focus on managing staff and workload and there will also be an opportunity for members to raise issues of concern. Further details will follow. To reserve a place, please complete the registration form on the SSTA website.


Briefing for DHT and Headteacher Members - Rearranged Date

The original briefing needed to be rearranged due to matters beyond our control and a new date has been arranged for an online briefing of DHTs and Headteachers on Wednesday 27 November at 6.00pm. The briefing will include an update on the Education Bill and Hayward Review and future developments. There will also be an opportunity for members to raise issues of concern. Further details will follow. To reserve a place, please complete the registration form on the SSTA website. Members signed for the original date have been registered.


SSTA Vacancy - National Casework Officer  

The SSTA is seeking to appoint a National Casework Officer in January 2025. The post is a full-time salaried position at PT4 on the SNCT salary scale, currently £62,022 per annum. For further information and the application form, please see the advert on the SSTA website.