Category: Information for Members

  • 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…)

  • Working Time Agreements

    Following a number of enquiries regarding Working Time Agreement the Association has produced an advice sheet for School Reps which is available to download.

    Should you have any questions regarding your school Working Time Agreement please contact headquarters by emailing info@ssta.org.uk or calling 0131 313 7300.

  • Results of Survey on Newsletter

    There were 500 responses. The highlights of the survey are as follows

    • Nearly 90% supported the electronic format being used.
    • The great majority of respondents were happy with the smaller printed format (80%).
    • 75% of respondents rated the articles in the newsletter as being interesting and relevant and 69% believed that 2 newsletters per session were sufficient.

    The full survey results are available for any member. Please contact the Acting General Secretary.

  • Appointment of Part-time Professional Officer – Richard Goring

    The Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Goring to the post of part-time Professional Officer. Richard, a former depute headteacher in Hamilton Grammar, has a long association with us as an active member and is held in the highest regard in all quarters.