SSTA opposed to the formation of an Education Workforce Council

The SSTA at its December Council meeting passed a motion to oppose the Deputy First Minister’s proposal regarding the formation of an Education Workforce Council and urges the Government to abandon plans to create such a Council.   Seamus Searson, SSTA General Secretary said “The SSTA believes that by removing the GTCS it would be a retrograde step and would compromise the independence and integrity of the GTCS.  This would be to the detriment of the teaching profession in Scotland.…
GTCS / Press Releases - 12/07/2017

SSTA response to the increase in GTCS Fees

SSTA response to the increase in General Teaching Council for Scotland(GTCS) Fees The SSTA Head Office has been inundated with members complaining about the planned £15 (30%) annual increase in GTCS fees from £50 to £65 in 2017. SSTA members are extremely angry about what they see is an unjustified increase at a time of education cuts. Teachers have had to face a cut in ‘real’ salary in the last few years and work in an education service that has…
GTCS / Information for Members - 01/16/2017

GTCS Vacancy - Senior Education Officer (Research and Professional Learning) Maternity Secondment

GTC Scotland is offering a 12 month maternity secondment as a Senior Education Officer.  The successful applicant will work as a member of the Education Team, leading and supporting particular aspects of the ongoing work of GTC Scotland. Interested applicants should visit www.gtcs.org.uk/vacancies for further information and an application form.  The closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday 23 March 2015. Potential applicants who require more information about this post should contact Carrie Cave, HR Manager (0131 314 6074). 2015-03-06…
GTCS / Information for Members - 03/18/2015

Professional Update

Dear Registrant   Professional Update comes into effect from August 2014. There are a number of things you should do to be ready for Professional Update and this letter and leaflet are designed to help explain them to you. You may have read about Professional Update on the GTC Scotland website, in our e-newsletters, or in Teaching Scotland magazine. You may also have received information from your employer, or attended an event organised by GTCS Scotland, your employer or your…
GTCS / Information for Members - 04/24/2014

GTCS Council Elections

Executive of the SSTA has agreed that members who wish to stand for election to the GTCS Council are free to indicate in their statements that they are a members of the SSTA
GTCS - 09/03/2013

GTCs Consultation on Revision of Professional Standards

The Association will be making a general response to the GTCS Consultation on Revision of Professional Standards. Members may wish to give individual response. They can do this by visiting the GTCS website at http://www.gtcs.org.uk/about-gtcs/our-consultations.aspx
GTCS - 10/02/2012

Opportunities to contribute to the work of GTC Scotland

PDF Version of Advert GTC Scotland is the independent professional body that maintains and enhances teaching standards and promotes and regulates the teaching profession in Scotland. We are looking to appoint talented individuals, with appropriate skills and experience, to serve on our: Council (Lay Members) Adjudicating Panels (Registered Teacher and Lay members) Independent Appeals Board (Registered Teacher and Lay members) You will have an important role in: influencing and making key decisions that will help shape the future of teaching…
GTCS - 09/09/2011

GTCS Launches Consultations on Fitness to Teach and Codes of Practice

The General Teaching Council for Scotland has today launched three consultations on proposed changes to important areas of its work. The first consultation is on new Fitness to Teach and Appeals Rules. These rules set out the framework for how GTCS will investigate and determine the fitness to teach of individuals where it is alleged that they have fallen short of the standards of conduct or professional competence expected of a registered teacher. ‘Fitness to teach' is the terminology used…
GTCS - 09/01/2011

Invitation to serve on the First Ever GTC Scotland Appointments Committee

The General Teaching Council for Scotland will, in April 2012, become the world's first independent self-regulating professional body for teaching. As part of this statutory change, the GTCs are looking to appoint GTC Scotland Registered Teachers and Lay people to serve on an independent Appointments Committee to recruit and select members of the governing Council and panels. A letter from Mr Anthony Finn, Chief Executive, together with the advert setting out information on the opportunities available and how to apply…
GTCS - 04/08/2011

GTCS - CODE OF PROFESSIONALISM AND CONDUCT CONSULTATION

GTCS - CODE OF PROFESSIONALISM AND CONDUCT CONSULTATION GTC Scotland shall be launching its Code of Professionalism and Conduct in 2008. The Code sets out the key principles and values for registered teachers in Scotland giving guidance not only to the Profession but also to members of the public. The Council wishes to consult widely on the code and the link below will enable you to engage in that process, http://www.gtcs.org.uk/conductconsultation'
GTCS - 02/21/2008

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