SSTA News
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Pre-Retirement Seminars 2020
In conjunction with Stuart McCullough from L-Life Ltd, the SSTA is holding a number of Pre-Retirement seminars at the beginning of 2020. These seminars are designed to give guidance to members who are considering retiring in the next few years. Members are advised to gain information that will assist in planning the next step in…
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General Secretary Report – December 2019
SNCT Career Pathways Report 3 SNCT working groups established Career pathway established for specialist roles in curricular, pedagogical and policy delivery through the creation of a new post of Lead Teacher. Career pathways for Headteachers within and beyond Headship should be recognised including new opportunities in system leadership. A national model for sabbaticals should…
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SSTA Members Bulletin – November 2019
SNCT Career Pathways Working GroupsThree SNCT working groups have been established to develop the recommendations in the Career Pathway Report with SSTA represented on all groups. Career pathway established for specialist roles in curricular, pedagogical and policy delivery through the creation of a new post of Lead Teacher. Career pathways for Headteachers within and beyond Headship should be…
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General Secretary Report – October 2019
Teachers Pay Deal 2018-2020 included Job Sizing Review (to include ASN, Guidance and PEF appointments) 2 Additional in-service days – aimed at reducing unnecessary workload and addressing challenges in supporting pupils with additional support needs. SSTA guidance issued to members. SNCT to monitor and identify good practice SNCT Career Pathways Report– SNCT 26 September 2019…
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SSTA Workload Guidance No.4
The SSTA is committed to supporting members to manage and reduce workload and will be giving members regular advice and guidance on managing and tackling workload. Please find a link to the fourth SSTA workload guidance document which provides advice on Measures to Reduce Teacher Workload and information on the additional in-service day. Previous workload guidance documents…
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Seamus Searson Re-elected as General Secretary
The SSTA are pleased to announce the re-election of Seamus Searson as General Secretary of the SSTA, Scotland only specialist Union for Secondary Teachers. Mr Searson was re-elected unopposed for a second 5 year term of office, following nominations received from SSTA branches and with the endorsement of SSTA Council. ELECTION FOR POSITION OF GENERAL…
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Subjects and ‘Multi-Course’ Teaching
The SSTA conducted a survey of members in June following the end of the National Qualification cycle on the extent of ‘Multi-Course’ teaching in particular subjects in S4 classes. The SSTA received 1,247 responses that showed a subject hierarchy in Scottish Secondary Schools that highlighted an unfairness to both teachers and pupils. Seamus Searson, SSTA…
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National Qualifications and ‘Multi-Course’ Teaching
The SSTA conducted a survey of members in June following the end of the National Qualification cycle on the extent of ‘Multi-Course’ teaching in S4 classes. The SSTA received 1,247 responses that showed a wide disparity of practice in each local authority across Scotland. The SSTA has continuously campaigned for the unfairness, to both pupils…
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Members Bulletin – 20 September 2019
National Qualifications – Multi-Course Teaching The SSTA conducted a members survey at the end of the last session on the extent of ‘Multi-Course’ teaching in S4 classes. The SSTA received 1,247 responses that showed a wide disparity of practice across Scotland. The survey results will be published next week and will complement the Education and Skills…
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General Secretary Report September 2019
Teachers Pay Deal 2018-2020 2018 – 3% (except £80,000+), 2019 – 4% and April 2020 – 3%. 4% restructuring including Main Grade Salary Scale reduced from 6 points to 5 with higher starting point (April 2019) Job Sizing Review (to include ASN, Guidance and PEF appointments) 2 Additional in-service days – aimed at reducing unnecessary…
