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.
SSTA Newsletter - November 2016
The November 2016 SSTA Newsletter can be download using the link below. SSTA November 2016 Newsletter
General Secretary Report - November 2016
‘Put pupils first – give teachers time to teach!’ The National Executive issued guidance to members on the first phase of the ‘Action Short of Strike Action’ that began on Monday 24 October. Members are being advised to work within the contracted 35 hour working week. Teacher Workload needs to be reduced in the current session. The SSTA has asked again for urgent action to reduce teacher workload and refocus teachers to teaching and learning. Further guidance will be issued…
SSTA says ‘Put Pupils First’ in this school year
The SSTA has concerns over the exam burden and the impact on pupil well-being if the current national qualification system is allowed to continue for a further year. The proposed changes for National 5 will not take place until the 2017-2018 session. Seamus Searson, SSTA General Secretary said “the SSTA is acutely aware of the workload pressures associated with the National Qualifications but we are extremely concerned about the potential damage to our young people as the pressure intensifies at…
STUC St Andrew's Day March and Rally - 26th November 2016
CALLING ALL SSTA MEMBERS: There will be an SSTA presence at the STUC St Andrew's Day March and Rally which is due to take place on Saturday 26th November 2016 in Glasgow. Can members who are interested in marching behind the SSTA banner please confirm attendance by email to info@ssta.org.uk no later than the 24th November 2016 - joining details will then be forwarded. Further details of the St Andrew's Day Anti-Racism March and Rally can be found here: …
‘Put pupils first – give teachers time to teach!’
Press Release Put pupils first – give teachers time to teach! The SSTA begins the first phase of its industrial action on Monday 24 October to bring about a reduction in teacher workload. Seamus Searson, SSTA General Secretary said, “The title of our campaign is very important to our members. Our concern about the young people we teach is as important our concern for teaching and tackling the teacher workload burden.” “SSTA members have been campaigning for a number of…
Action Short of Strike Action: Put pupils first – give teachers time to teach!
The SSTA National Executive has sanctioned the ‘Action Short of Strike Action’ (ASOSA) and has confirmed the name of our campaign “Put pupils first – give teachers time to teach!” Please find below the ASOSA Guidance to Members and a link to a video message from the General Secretary. A more detailed presentation of the ASOSA Guidance will be issued to School Representatives at the start of next week. The ASOSA Guidance is being issued to Local Authorities and…
General Secretary Report - October 2016
SSTA BALLOT RESULT The National Executive is very much aware of the efforts of the Deputy First Minister to address Teacher Workload and promote Teacher Professional Judgement. However, Teacher Workload needs to be reduced in the current session. The SSTA has asked again for urgent action to reduce teacher workload and refocus teachers to teaching and learning and closing the attainment gap. 91% in favour of tacking Action Short of Strike Action. 40.8% Turnout. SSTA Council John Swinney Deputy First…
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