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Pupil and Teacher Workload Out of Control

SSTA conducted a survey of members in January 2017 on the changes to National 5 and a further survey in May 2018 following the completion of the new arrangements. 1355 SSTA members responded across all subjects. 87% of teachers saw no reduction in workload as a result of the changes. Teachers also reported a 57% increase in the workload of pupils. Seamus Searson SSTA General Secretary said “The Ministers intention to reduce pupil and teacher workload by removing National 5…

SSTA Consultative Ballot - The Members have Spoken

The SSTA conducted a Consultative Ballot on the 2018 Teachers’ Pay Offer. The SSTA Consultative Ballot closed on Tuesday 20 November. The majority of SSTA members participated in the ballot electronically with a small number of members requesting a postal ballot. Ballots were issued to 6,487 members with 4,729 members participating in the ballot. The response rate was 73%. 97% of respondents rejected the offer with only 3% prepared to accept the pay offer. Seamus Searson SSTA General Secretary said…

Conditions of Service / Information for Members / Press Releases - 11/20/2018

Backdated Pay Claim by an Employee Leaving Council Service

Notes for teachers leaving their current employer prior to the SNCT reaching a pay settlement. This only applies to teachers who are retiring, or who are leaving their current job to work for a different authority or employer. Once the SNCT agrees on a pay settlement you will be entitled to backdated pay. Most authorities expect you to write to them and request it. Around the time you leave your employer, print out, complete and send them the attached proforma.…

Information for Members - 10/30/2018

SSTA at the Teachers’ Pay Rally in Glasgow 27 October 2018

The National Teachers’ Pay Rally in Glasgow was a great success with the attendance going far beyond expectation. I would like to thank all members who were able to attend the rally in Glasgow and make the event such a success. I would also like to thank all the members who were unable to make the journey and sent messages of support. The Rally has sent a clear message to Government and COSLA that teachers need to be taken seriously.…

Information for Members - 10/29/2018

Consultative Ballot on Pay Offer

The consultative ballot on the 2018 Pay Offer has now closed. A statement on the results of the ballot will be sent to members this afternoon. - 20 November 2018 Emails inviting members to take part in the Consultative Ballot on the 2018 Pay Offer were sent out on Tuesday 30th October . The Consultative Ballot is open until 12pm on Tuesday 20th November 2018. The Email invitations have been sent to members ‘preferred’ email address. Members who have not…

Conditions of Service / Information for Members - 10/24/2018

October 2018 - Newsletter

The October 2018 SSTA Newsletter is now available for members to download. The newsletter contains information on: 2018 Pay Offer Education Bill 2018 Dignity and Respect at Work Advice for Probationer Teachers International Council of Education Advisers: Report 2016-2018 The SSTA will be consulting members on the pay offer at the end of October. It is therefore essential that members details are updated and accurate to respond to the pay offer. Members can update their details by completing a form…

Bulletin / Information for Members - 10/22/2018

National March and Rally - Glasgow, 27th October 2018

A National March and Rally will take place on Saturday 27th October in Glasgow. The SSTA has been working closely with the EIS throughout the pay negotiations and has received an invitation for SSTA to support the pay demonstration in Glasgow. The SSTA National Executive wishes to encourage members to support the rally that meets in Kelvingrove Park, on Saturday 27 October at 11.00am. Details Assemble: 11.00am Kelvingrove Park Glasgow, March: 11.30am, Rally: George Square SSTA Members will be meeting…

Conditions of Service / Information for Members - 10/22/2018

General Secretary Report - October 2018

Teachers Pay - April 2018 SNCT 2018 Pay Claim submitted on the 8 February 10% restorative claim for all grades SNCT Pay Claim EIS and SSTA are the only negotiators for the Teachers’ Side COSLA (employers) offer – 6 September (SNCT REJECTED offer on 18 September) This offer was for 3% across all SNCT grades except those over £80,000 (previous pay offer of 2% for those above £36,500 and 3% for those below). COSLA also supported a Scottish Government proposal…

Information for Members - 10/12/2018

Teachers’ Pay 2018 – Update – 5 October 2018

Pay Talks Terminated The SNCT Teachers’ Side rejected the pay offer made by the employers (COSLA) on the 18 September. At the meeting of the SNCT Extended Joint Chairs (EIS, SSTA, COSLA and Scottish Government) the Government officials asked if there was the possibility of further negotiations. A range of issues were raised by the union side and another meeting was arranged for 4 October 2018. At the meeting on 4 October Government Officials stated that the offer was a…

Conditions of Service / Information for Members - 10/05/2018

Teacher Pay Talks Stall - 4 October 2018

Negotiations around the Teachers’ Pay Claim have shuddered to a halt after the Scottish Government and COSLA today refused to consider improvements to their previous offer. The Teachers’ Panel of the SNCT (Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers) had unanimously rejected the offer as being “derisory” in terms of the 10% claim and “divisive” in that it offered unpromoted teachers a slightly better deal than promoted members of the profession. The constituent bodies of the teachers’ side will now consider the…

Conditions of Service / Information for Members - 10/04/2018