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2018 Pay Update – 17 December 2018

A meeting of the SNCT Joint Extended Joint Chairs (SSTA, EIS, COSLA and Government) took place on Monday 17 December. COSLA and Scottish Government tabled a revised offer, which addressed the need for a universal offer for all teachers to be made. This offer still fell short of the SNCT pay claim and as anticipated Scottish Government was seeking agreement around a multi-year deal. The teachers side made a number of suggestions, seeking to improve the value of the offer…

2018 Pay Update - 3 December 2018

Dear Colleagues Today’s SNCT Joint Extended Joint Chairs (SSTA, EIS, COSLA and Government) was a deeply disappointing meeting. No new offer was made by Scottish Government and COSLA, despite both acknowledging the strength of the rejection of the previous offer by teachers in the Consultative Ballot. The union side expressed its anger and frustration at their stance. We were informed that Government and COSLA are in ongoing discussions around next year’s Scottish Government ‘s budget, including the local government settlement,…

Information for Members - 12/03/2018

Teachers Are Scotland’s Future - SSTA Submission to Career Pathways for Teachers

The SSTA submitted its vision on the future of the teaching profession in Scotland to the Careers Pathway Teachers Panel. The SSTA is seeking a system that values teachers and their contribution to Scottish society. Seamus Searson SSTA General Secretary “It is time for the Scottish Government and employers to stand-up and recognise the important role and contribution that teachers make to Scottish society. Scottish teachers have been keeping the education system afloat despite drastic financial cuts over the last…

Information for Members / Press Releases - 11/27/2018

2018 Pay Update - 23 November 2018

Following the close of the Consultative Ballot a meeting of the SNCT Extended Joint Chairs (SSTA, EIS, COSLA and Government) took place on Thursday 22 November and negotiations were re-opened. At the meeting, the reasons why the pay offer had been rejected by the vast majority of Scottish teachers and the merits of our pay claim were set out in very clear terms. The need for a much improved and undifferentiated offer was emphasised and the December “negotiating window” was the…

Conditions of Service / Information for Members - 11/23/2018

Pupil and Teacher Workload Out of Control

SSTA conducted a survey of members in January 2017 on the changes to National 5 and a further survey in May 2018 following the completion of the new arrangements. 1355 SSTA members responded across all subjects. 87% of teachers saw no reduction in workload as a result of the changes. Teachers also reported a 57% increase in the workload of pupils. Seamus Searson SSTA General Secretary said “The Ministers intention to reduce pupil and teacher workload by removing National 5…

Conditions of Service / Information for Members / Press Releases - 11/21/2018

SSTA Consultative Ballot - The Members have Spoken

The SSTA conducted a Consultative Ballot on the 2018 Teachers’ Pay Offer. The SSTA Consultative Ballot closed on Tuesday 20 November. The majority of SSTA members participated in the ballot electronically with a small number of members requesting a postal ballot. Ballots were issued to 6,487 members with 4,729 members participating in the ballot. The response rate was 73%. 97% of respondents rejected the offer with only 3% prepared to accept the pay offer. Seamus Searson SSTA General Secretary said…

Conditions of Service / Information for Members / Press Releases - 11/20/2018

Backdated Pay Claim by an Employee Leaving Council Service

Notes for teachers leaving their current employer prior to the SNCT reaching a pay settlement. This only applies to teachers who are retiring, or who are leaving their current job to work for a different authority or employer. Once the SNCT agrees on a pay settlement you will be entitled to backdated pay. Most authorities expect you to write to them and request it. Around the time you leave your employer, print out, complete and send them the attached proforma.…

Information for Members - 10/30/2018

SSTA at the Teachers’ Pay Rally in Glasgow 27 October 2018

The National Teachers’ Pay Rally in Glasgow was a great success with the attendance going far beyond expectation. I would like to thank all members who were able to attend the rally in Glasgow and make the event such a success. I would also like to thank all the members who were unable to make the journey and sent messages of support. The Rally has sent a clear message to Government and COSLA that teachers need to be taken seriously.…

Information for Members - 10/29/2018

Consultative Ballot on Pay Offer

The consultative ballot on the 2018 Pay Offer has now closed. A statement on the results of the ballot will be sent to members this afternoon. - 20 November 2018 Emails inviting members to take part in the Consultative Ballot on the 2018 Pay Offer were sent out on Tuesday 30th October . The Consultative Ballot is open until 12pm on Tuesday 20th November 2018. The Email invitations have been sent to members ‘preferred’ email address. Members who have not…

Conditions of Service / Information for Members - 10/24/2018

October 2018 - Newsletter

The October 2018 SSTA Newsletter is now available for members to download. The newsletter contains information on: 2018 Pay Offer Education Bill 2018 Dignity and Respect at Work Advice for Probationer Teachers International Council of Education Advisers: Report 2016-2018 The SSTA will be consulting members on the pay offer at the end of October. It is therefore essential that members details are updated and accurate to respond to the pay offer. Members can update their details by completing a form…

Bulletin / Information for Members - 10/22/2018