There are two candidates for the election for Vice President 2017-2019. The candidates are: John Guidi Ward McCormick The Candidates' Election Statements can be can be downloaded using the link below VP Election 2017-2019 - Candidates' Election Statements The election opens on Tuesday 17 January and closes at 12noon on Tuesday 31 January. Ballot papers are being sent out to members’ home addresses on Tuesday 17th January 2019. If you do not receive a ballot paper please contact the office…
SSTA response to the increase in GTCS Fees
SSTA response to the increase in General Teaching Council for Scotland(GTCS) Fees The SSTA Head Office has been inundated with members complaining about the planned £15 (30%) annual increase in GTCS fees from £50 to £65 in 2017. SSTA members are extremely angry about what they see is an unjustified increase at a time of education cuts. Teachers have had to face a cut in ‘real’ salary in the last few years and work in an education service that has…
SSTA Response to Governance Review
SSTA says ‘Put Pupils First – Give Teachers Time to Teach’ The SSTA would argue for a process of review followed by improvements rather than major structural change in its response to ‘Empowering teachers, parents and communities to achieve excellence and equity in education: A Governance Review’. The SSTA believe that structural change only diverts energies and resources away from the main challenge of ‘closing the attainment gap’. Seamus Searson, SSTA General Secretary said “Unfortunately this review does not include…
SSTA Newsletter - December 2016
The December 2016 SSTA Newsletter can be download using the link below. SSTA December 2016 Newsletter SSTA December 2016 Newsletter
Office Bearer Elections 2017-19
Announcement Kevin Campbell, the Fife District Secretary and current Vice President has been elected as SSTA President 2017-2019. John Guidi, East Renfrewshire District Secretary and Ward McCormick, East Ayrshire District Secretary have both been nominated as Vice President 2017-2019. A postal ballot will take place in January. The ballot will open on Tuesday 17th January and close on Tuesday 31st January 2017. All members are advised to ensure that the address details the Association holds for them is correct. Members…
SNCT Pay Claim 2017
Printable PDF Version Background 1.1 In presenting a claim to the SNCT the Teachers' Panel recognises that there are a number of elements that will underpin a pay award that recognises the key role of teachers and associated professionals in maintaining and enhancing the delivery of education. 1.2 Scottish Government has publicly stated the centrality of improving education standards to improving the life prospects of Scotland's children to underpin future economic prosperity. In that context, the importance of a…
Pre-Retirement Seminars 2017
In conjunction with Stuart McCullough from Llife Ltd, the SSTA is holding a number of Pre-Retirement seminars at the beginning of 2017. 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 their future. A list of dates and venues of the seminars is shown below. Members can book a place at a seminar here. [table id=7…
Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2015: Scotland's Results
The SSTA is disappointed to note that since 2012 Scotland’s scores for 15 year olds in the PISA assessments have dropped from ‘above average’ in reading and science to average, and have remained average in Maths. While recognising that the ‘average’ standard is high among the large number of OECD countries assessed, Scotland has a long tradition of educational excellence and needs to realise its potential as a front-runner. Behind the bare figures were a number of interesting responses from…
Members' Bulletin - Teachers Scotland's Future
The latest Members' Bulletin - "Teachers Scotland's Future" is now available to download.
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