Following a number of recent enquiries we would like to clarify the Association’s position regarding donations to political parties and political affiliations. The SSTA is not affiliated with any political party. No part of the subscription fee paid by members goes towards any political party. The SSTA does not have a political fund and does not make donations to any political party.

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Following recent interviews Elizabeth Hunter, District Secretary, Stirling and Iain Glennie, School Representative, Larkhall, have been successful in their application for the posts of Professional Officer.  We offer them both congratulations and wish them every success in their new appointment. Elizabeth Hunter will take up post on 20 October with Iain Glennie taking up post in November.

The Association has been invited to send a delegation to the 'The Impact of poverty on educational attainment’ event on 19 June at the New Lanark Heritage site.  Any member who wishes to attend should email the SSTA office at info@ssta.org.uk with their details.  

You will be aware that the SSTA have been monitoring the Scottish Qualifications Authority over the past session, particularly as Nationals 4 and 5 are being introduced. You will recall our survey of members in January which raised many issues about the confidence of teachers to deliver and assess these courses and these were shared in frank discussions with the SQA, and later to the Scottish Parliament through its Education Committee. As a result, we have been assured that many…

Sheila Mechan’s employment as General Secretary of the association was terminated on Monday 28 April. This follows her formal suspension on April 19th, less than two weeks after taking up her position on April 7th. There had been an  immediate breakdown in a significant number of crucial working relationships.   It was therefore decided to move quickly to resolve the situation. Alan McKenzie, will again fulfil the role as Acting General Secretary on an interim basis, whilst the recruitment of a…

An all Scotland demonstration and rally, George Square Glasgow . Assemble 10.30am on Saturday 22 March 2014 Further details from http://www.stuc.org.uk/campaigns-and-external-events/un-anti-racism-day