The SSTA has today released results of its survey on the New Higher Qualifications. The response to the survey has been overwhelming and it highlights a teacher crisis in confidence. Seamus Searson, SSTA General Secretary said “the survey confirms the view of many secondary school teachers that more time is needed to bring about these important changes. We continue to be alarmed by the clear lack of confidence being expressed by our members particularly in terms of the materials required…
Cancellation of the Senior Managers Seminar
Due to circumstances out-with our control we have had to cancel the Senior Managers Seminar being held on Saturday 14 March. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Penison Contribution Rates - School Rep Bulletin
Pension Contribution Rates - February 2015 STSS New Pension Contributions rates from 1 April 2015 For all scheme Members 1. The tiered structure and rates for employee contributions are changing. 2. A members actual pay rather than whole time equivalent pay should be used to determine the contribution rate due. [table id=2 /] Employer contribution rates from 1 April 2015 1. The current employer contribution rate of 14.9% will continue to apply until 31 August 2015. 2. Employer contributions from…
Flexible Working - School Rep Bulletin
Printable Version Flexible working is not an ad-hoc arrangement. It is not directed by the local authority and cannot be imposed. It is not normally a solution to short term cover difficulties. Reps are reminded that: Any arrangement must be agreed prior to the beginning of the academic year and the request can be declined. A school may operate flexible class contact time, preparation and correction time and remaining time over a longer period, normally 2 weeks, but not exceeding…
Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014
The Scottish Government has launch a Consultation on the draft Statutory Guidance for Parts 4, 5 and 18 (Section 96) and related draft orders of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 and the Association would welcome the views of members. The consultation is open until 1 May 2015. Please send any comments you have on the Consultation to info@ssta.org.uk with the subject header of "Children and Young Person Consultation" by 20 April 2015. The document relating to the…
SSTA challenges Angela Constance to defer CfE Advanced Higher in 2015/16
Seamus Searson, SSTA General Secretary said “we continue to be alarmed by the lack of respect for teachers’ professional judgement shown by the Cabinet Secretary Angela Constance in refusing to sanction a dual running of the Advanced Highers in 2015/2016. The overriding concern of SSTA members is this will adversely impact on our young people”. Angela Constance said, on 3 February, that she had not yet heard a “compelling case” for new Advanced Highers to be run in tandem with…
Programme Leader, SCEL
The Scottish College for Educational Leadership is currently recruiting for a Programme Leader, with a closing date of Friday 27th February. The successful applicant will work with the growing team at SCEL to lead on a number of activities in relation to leadership development, including the development and maintenance of the Framework for Educational Leadership, and to contribute to the strategic and operational development of SCEL. The appointment will be for a fixed term contract of up to three years,…
January 2015 Newsletter
The latest edition of the SSTA Newsletter is now available for download using the link below. January 2015 Newsletter
General Secretary
We are pleased to confirm that Seamus Searson, who was successful in being chosen as the “Preferred Candidate”, will be the new General Secretary of the SSTA. A start date of 2nd February 2015 has been agreed. We extend a warm welcome to Seamus and wish him every success in his new post.
Election of Office Bearers
Nominations for Office Bearers were sought from Districts and Areas prior to December Council. The following valid nominations were received: President: Robert Macmillan, Lochgelly High School Vice-President: Euan Duncan, Kilwinning Academy Minutes Secretary: Alan Taylor, North Lanarkshire Supply General Treasurer: Elaine Henderson, Peterhead Academy The Scrutineers report for the above uncontested elections can be viewed here. Robert Macmillan will be President of the Association for the period 2015-2017 Euan Duncan will be the Vice-President for the period 2015-2017…
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