OECD's LATEST PISA SURVEY

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GTCS - CODE OF PROFESSIONALISM AND CONDUCT CONSULTATION

GTCS - CODE OF PROFESSIONALISM AND CONDUCT CONSULTATION GTC Scotland shall be launching its Code of Professionalism and Conduct in 2008. The Code sets out the key principles and values for registered teachers in Scotland giving guidance not only to the Profession but also to members of the public. The Council wishes to consult widely on the code and the link below will enable you to engage in that process, http://www.gtcs.org.uk/conductconsultation'

Margaret McKay's Experience

Mganja School, Dedza, Malawi Link Community Development placed me in a community of nearly nine hundred pupils from age 6-17 who are powerfully motivated by the opportunity of free primary education. Set between Dedza and the Lake with the nearest trading centre a good one and a half's hour walk on a pitted dirt road and overlooked by the Kirk Mountain range and a huge electricity pylon, Mganja School is a eye-catching campus. It is here that the children experience…

GLOBAL TEACHERS PROGRAMME

Summertime for many teachers is a time to kick back, relax and recharge before another school year begins. But at least two SSTA members are spending their summer holidays travelling to destinations around the world to share their knowledge and skills with fellow teachers. Margaret Mackay, a teacher at Lochgelly High School, is currently spending five weeks in a rural community in the Dedza district of Malawi. She will work alongside the Head and staff at the local school where…

GLOBAL TEACHERS PROGRAMME

GLOBAL TEACHERS PROGRAMME Summertime for many teachers is a time to kick back, relax and recharge before another school year begins. But at least two SSTA members are spending their summer holidays travelling to destinations around the world to share their knowledge and skills with fellow teachers. [Further information] Margaret Mackay, a teacher at Lochgelly High School, spent five weeks in a rural community in the Dedza district of Malawi. She will work alongside the Head and staff at the…

TSUNAMI RELIEF PROJECT, HELP BUILD A SCHOOL IN SRI LANKA

TSUNAMI RELIEF PROJECT, HELP BUILD A SCHOOL IN SRI LANKA Almost 6 months on from the terrible events of 26 December 2004, the process of long term reconstruction is still getting underway in many parts of South East Asia.I am sure that you gave generously to the initial relief appeal, but the Association is now challenging its members to contribute to the longer term recovery process, with a particular focus on school rebuilding in Sri Lanka. As a matter of…

TSUNAMI RELIEF PROJECT - HELP BUILD A SCHOOL IN SRI LANKA

TSUNAMI RELIEF PROJECT - HELP BUILD A SCHOOL IN SRI LANKA Almost 6 months on from the terrible events of 26 December 2004, the process of long term reconstruction is still getting underway in many parts of South East Asia. The Association is challenging its members to contribute to the longer term recovery process, with a particular focus on school rebuilding in Sri Lanka.To see the text of the letter that the General Secretary sent to schools asking members to…

Salary Scale 2004-2008

The Salary Scales shown below are taken from SNCT 33 issued on 24 May 2004. Full text of the Settlement can be viewed in SNCT 33. Unpromoted Teachers Point Annual Salary as at 1.08.03 2.9% Increase 1.4.04 2.9% Increase 1.4.05 2.0% Increase 1.4.06 2.25% Increase 1.4.07 0 (Probationer) 18000 18522 19059 19440 19878 1 21588 22215 22860 23316 23841 2 22875 23538 24222 24705 25260 3 24174 24876 25596 26109 26697 4 25578 26319 27081 27624 28245 5 27198 27987…

SALARY SETTLEMENT 2004

SALARY SETTLEMENT 2004 Following agreement of the SNCT meeting today, the following pay increases will apply from 1 April 2004 1 April 2004 1 April 2005 1 April 2006 1 April 2007 2.9% 2.9% 2.0% (minimum guaranteed) 2.25% (minimum guaranteed) Full text of the Settlement and confirmed salary scales are as published in SNCT Circular 33 and can be viewed here. 10 May 2004