Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association

Category: Information for Members

  • Equality Network Annual Reception

    It's Time
    Marco Biagi MSP and James Forbes, SSTA President

    Monique Dréon-Goold, representing the Equalities Panel, accompanied the President James Forbes to the Equality Network Annual Reception in the Scottish Parliament during early November.

    After opening speeches from the Equality Network, guests heard Alex Neil MSP (SNP) make a very compelling speech in favour of a just and democratic Scotland which would leave no citizen excluded from full equality in law and society.

    There followed speeches in support from Marco Biagi MSP (SNP), Margaret McCulloch MSP (Scottish Labour), Jackson Carlaw MSP (Scottish Conservatives), William Rennie (Scottish Liberal Democrats) and Patrick Harvie (Scottish Green Party).

    The Loud and Proud Choir provided the entertainment.

  • Survey on Pensions

    The Association is inviting members who will be directly affected by the proposed pension changes to take part in a survey to establish what their views are.  Teachers born on or after 1 April 1962 will be affected by the proposed changes.

    Email invitations have been sent out to members.  If are affected by the proposed pension changes and have not received an invitation to the survey please email info@ssta.org.uk with your name, school, date of birth and email address to receive an invitation.

    Background information on the changes is available from here.

     

    The Survey has now closed.

  • Re-dedication of International Brigade Memorial Edinburgh

    The SSTA has a small group attending the above event on the 12th October led by the President. Details are as follows.

    12.30pm: Assemble at eastern entrance to East Princes Street Gardens on Waverley Bridge to march to the International Brigade memorial for its rededication.

  • Article by the President in the SecEd

    From the time when I studied teaching in Glasgow, I recall one particular lecture about multiculturalism and diversity. The students were asked to read silently a story written in what appeared to us to be standard English. (more…)

  • SSTA LGBT Learner of the Year

    On Saturday the 17th August the President James Forbes had the great honour of awarding the SSTA prize for LGBT Learner of the Year to Eilidh Nicolson at an Awards ceremony in Ayr.

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  • Council

    The new Council of the SSTA met briefly after Congress. The purpose was to elect a new Executive and Finance Committee. We announce the result below.
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  • Survey of Members

    A sample of members were asked to complete an on-line survey on their readiness to deliver N4 and N5 qualifications next session. (more…)

  • Working Time Agreements 2013/14

    Members are reminded that the season of Working Time Agreements is here. Given the increasing workload implications of National 4 and 5, it would be advisable to review the allocation of time in the school agreement devoted to curriculum development and Formal Assessment. (more…)

  • National Qualification’s Survey

    The Association is conducting a survey of members to find out how prepared they are for the delivery of the new courses next session. The survey should take no longer than a couple of minutes to complete. (more…)

  • Cancelled – Senior Managers Seminar – Friday 15 March 2013

    Due to Lack of interest in the Seminar we have had to cancel the event. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. 7 March 2013

    The Seminar is an all day event, which will take place on Friday 15 March at the Westerwood Hotel, Cumbernauld and is free to SSTA members. (more…)