Members are asked to note that the Association office will close at 1pm on Friday 20 December and will re-open for normal business in the New Year on Monday 6 January 2025 at 9 am. An emergency service will be in operation during the holiday period. Members in need of urgent advice should telephone the SSTA offices on 0131 313 7300 and leave a voice message or email info@ssta.org.uk. One of our officials will respond to you as soon as…

The SSTA December 2024 Newsletter is now available for members to download.The newsletter contains articles on:  SSTA National Elections 2025 Teachers’ Pension Scheme - useful guide Salary Scales - 1 August 2024 Class Contact Time Reduction Relationships & Action Behaviour Action Plan Named Person Advice Note 35 Hour Working Week - FAQ Guide to Menal Health Support Webinar 2025 Subscription Fees Benefits of Union Recognition

Retirement of Fiona Dalziel  The Association would like to congratulate Fiona Dalziel (Assistant General Secretary) on her retirement at the end of September. Fiona was appointed as a Professional Officer in 2007 and during her time with the Association Fiona held the position of Deputy General Secretary and, in 2014, Acting General Secretary. Fiona was our lead casework officer and represented members at all levels throughout Scotland. She had the ability to remain calm and focussed at all times and…

NATIONAL CASEWORK OFFICER We are looking for a full-time National Casework Officer who can communicate effectively, interact well with other people and who can work as part of a team. The successful candidate will also have familiarity with the operation and ethos of a trade union, SNCT Conditions of Service and should have a sound knowledge of the Scottish education system. . The post is based in Edinburgh and attracts a current salary of £62,022 per annum. A defined contribution…

The SNCT Teachers’ Side met this morning and unanimously accepted the pay offer of 4.27% for all SNCT grades from 1 August 2024. This position was stated at a meeting of the SNCT Extended Joint Chairs (SSTA, EIS, the employers, and Scottish Government) that followed.  The teacher side expected that the payment would be made as soon a s possible as the payment date had passed. The SNCT pay circular is to be finalised with the teacher side ensuring that…

The SSTA welcome over seventy delegates and guests to The Stirling Court Hotel as it celebrates fifty years of the Health and Safety at Work Act. Keynote speeches include Risk Assessment and Supporting Mental Health of Colleagues. Grant McAllister SSTA Health and Safety Convenor said. “When the Health and Safety at Work Act was introduced, its purpose was to prevent physical harm, illness, and injury. Trade unions supported members to make sure employers protected their workers for dangerous practices and procedures for…

The SSTA Salaries and Conditions of Service Committee reluctantly agreed to recommend acceptance of the 4.27% offer to members as the Committee felt this was the best deal that could be achieved at this time. The ballot returned with 91% of SSTA members voting to accept the pay offer for 2024-2025. Paul Cochrane SSTA Salaries and Conditions of Service Convenor said. “The SSTA members have supported the Committee’s recommendation and voted overwhelmingly to accept the pay offer. The Committee will inform the…

Email invitations to take part in the Consultative Ballot on the 2 September pay offer have been sent out to members who are employed by a Local Authority at 1.15pm this afternoon.   The Consultative Ballot will close at 12.00pm on Tuesday 10 September 2024. If you have already responded to the consultative ballot, thank you for taking the time to do so. The SSTA Salaries and Conditions of Service Committee reluctantly agreed to recommend acceptance of the 4.27% offer to members. The…

The SSTA Salaries and Conditions of Service Committee met and carefully considered the latest pay offer for 2024-2025 from the employers (COSLA) received on 2 September. The Committee reluctantly agreed to recommend acceptance of the 4.27% offer to members. An online consultative ballot will commence on Thursday 5 September to seek members approval.  Although there were reservations expressed at the meeting, due to the current financial climate, accompanied by COSLA stating this was a full and final offer, the Committee felt this was…