| SPPA – Teacher Pension Statements – Update SPPA has confirmed that Annual Benefit Statements for all members will be issued by the end of the September. We are aware that many members will have received earlier this month. The exceptions are: Members who have elements of complexity in their contribution history. One common example of complexity is someone who has transferred in some service from another scheme. Deferred members (those who are no longer contributing but have not yet applied to receive their benefits). Deferred members can expect their Benefit Statement by the end of October. However, the SPPA has confirmed all members should have their Benefit Statement by the end of the year.For further information on the SPPA pension scheme https://pensions.gov.scot/teachers |
| Wesleyan Webinars The Wesleyan webinars have seen a high member interest but there is still time to reserve a place. Tuesday 15th September @ 5.00pm Rethinking Retirement – Scottish Secondary Teachers Association Join our free webinar to explore how changing life stages, personal circumstances and evolving priorities can shape your retirement and what that means for your financial planning Further information Register here for a place at the Rethinking Retirement webinar —– Thursday 24th September @ 5.00pm Understanding Your Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme – Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association Whether retirement is just around the corner or farther in your future, taking time to plan now can help you achieve the future you envision. For further information Register here for a place at the Understanding Your Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme webinar —- Wednesday 30th September @ 5.00pm Teachers, Pensions and Tax Planning: Maximising Your Retirement Benefits This webinar will explore the pension and tax considerations that can arise with higher levels of income and pension growth. For further information Register here for a place at the Teachers, Pensions and Tax Planning: Maximising Your Retirement Benefits webinar |
| It’s Not Workload. It’s Stress. On Wednesday 9 September, we sent all SSTA members an email about our new campaign: It’s Not Workload. It’s Stress. Support our charter by joining our WhatsApp channel.—Today, we launch our new campaign, and it starts with what you told us.Our survey showed that tracking, monitoring, QS assignments and coursework are driving work-related stress. And the biggest thing you said would make a difference? Time. This isn’t about asking teachers to work harder or cope better with an unsustainable job. It’s about changing the job. |
SSTA STANDING UP FOR ALL TEACHERS IN SECONDARY EDUCATION