Did you know that 61% of college staff and 49% of college students in Scotland are women? We celebrate their vital contribution to learning, skills and the future workforce on #IWD2026.

Happy #EmployeeAppreciationDay2026! Today we’re celebrating the people who make Scotland’s colleges great places to learn, work and grow. From lecturing and professional services staff to specialist and campus teams - thank you for everything you do. #ScotlandsColleges #FurtherEducation

🌟 The Fair Work Convention has unveiled its renewed vision for a fairer, more inclusive Scotland. The refreshed vision strengthens Scotland’s commitment to fair work as a driver of wellbeing, prosperity, and equality. #FairWork 👉 tinyurl.com/mu3sxw4x

“The reforms will provide a simpler, clearer structure for negotiations on staff pay and conditions, keeping our focus on delivering learning excellence for students...” Collective bargaining for Scotland's colleges is changing - find out more 👇 www.scotsman.com/education/co...

A new agreement has been launched setting out how staff pay and conditions will be negotiated across Scotland’s colleges. A step forward for industrial relations - and for the high-quality teaching and learning our students deserve. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4r7eyxp

Today we launch Opportunity That Works — our 2026 Election Manifesto. Scotland needs strong, well funded colleges to deliver skills, drive growth and reduce poverty. It’s time to choose investment over decline. Read more ➜ bit.ly/40lpXyC #OpportunityThatWorks #Skills #Education #ManifestoLaunch

📣 National collective bargaining for Scotland's colleges is changing. Our director, Callum Chomczuk, has written about the reforms for @scotsman.com. Read the article here 👉 bit.ly/4qJbEP0

An update has been published on new developments in the Job Evaluation project for college support staff 👉 bit.ly/4rzR0BL

John Anderson, our former Head of National Bargaining, retires today. In his two years with CES, he played a key role in improving college sector industrial relations, securing vital agreements along the way - including the support staff pay deal. We wish him well. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4bAbFkA

Thank you @enlightenscot.bsky.social for hosting a discussion on the future of colleges in Scotland - meeting demand for learning and skills. Angela Cox Principal @ayrshirecollege.bsky.social, Gavin Donoghue CEO Colleges Scotland, joined Chris Deerin, Enlighten. View the discussion bit.ly/4jYna7o

Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3MnU4BT

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners at last night’s #CollegeAwards and well done @coldevnet.bsky.social for giving everyone such a fantastic night of celebration! tinyurl.com/e7b39frd

Wow, what a night at the #CollegeAwards! 🤩 Celebrating the talent, innovation & achievements of our colleges, staff, and students! 🏆 📸 Photos coming soon! View the winners 👇 www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/

📢 We're delighted to announce that we've appointed Steve Farrell as our new Head of National Bargaining. Steve brings extensive trade union experience and will help build on recent progress in collective bargaining and improved industrial relations. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4o19WXW

Following positive and constructive negotiations, College Employers Scotland has formally presented a pay offer for support staff. Trade unions have confirmed they will ballot their members on this offer. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4nZOQtc

CES Team is delighted to be attending this - reflecting on progress over the last ten years, current developments, and the role of Scotland's colleges in driving future change. #FairWork #LivingWageWeek

📢 Big news this #LivingWageWeek! Scotland's colleges have fast-tracked a 6.7% pay rise for staff on the Real Living Wage - another demonstration of their commitment to #FairWork principles. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3JFOPMU

College Employers Scotland is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Director. Read more 👉 bit.ly/48JEWYK

👏👏!! #ShowRacismTheRedCard

#WorldMenopauseDay isn’t far away — the perfect time to spotlight how colleges and trade unions have developed a Menopause Policy that shows what Fair Work looks like: 💡 Real support 🕓 Flexible hours 💬 Open conversations Read more in this joint blog for the Fair Work Convention 👉 bit.ly/4q4Q20s

The latest @auditscotland.bsky.social report on Scotland’s colleges has highlighted a real-terms 20% cut to college funding since 2021/22. Read our response: bit.ly/3KRI8r2

Well worth a look for educators and advisers who are guiding learners through the new Recognition of Prior Learning process. #LifelongLearning 👇👇

Due to retirement, we’re seeking a new Head of National Bargaining. This role will: ▪️ Lead negotiations with trade unions at strategic and operational levels ▪️ Drive forward job evaluation for college support staff ▪️ Build strong relationships with stakeholders Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3VqrOQe

Lots of fantastic resources here for college lecturing and support staff who are looking to progress their professional development 👇👇

BLOG: Want to open up loads of career and education opportunities? If so, college could be the right next step for you. 🫵 In this blog. our friends at Colleges Scotland share many more reasons why choosing college is a great option. Take a look: info.sqa.org.uk/4o0vxRw #SQAresults #NoWrongPath

Recruitment is now open for the role of Director at College Employers Scotland - read more about the opportunity here 👉 bit.ly/4mv3sjR

Following the appointment of our former Director as permanent CEO of @collegesscot.bsky.social, we're delighted to announce new acting leaders who will work to ensure recent progress in a number of important areas is maintained 👉 bit.ly/40kBjTU

Our annual Keyfacts booklet has been published bit.ly/449twcG #choosecollege

Colleges are committed to embedding #FairWork principles and have taken forward a range of measures. These include accelerated payment of the #RealLivingWage increase. We’re looking forward to exploring how Fair Work Convention tools could help to deliver further progress 👉 bit.ly/3Fx6Z1r

The programme for this year’s #FairWorkFestival (9 – 13 June) is continuing to grow. Find out more 👇 bit.ly/43wcuVT

Gavin Donoghue announced as new CEO for Colleges Scotland: bit.ly/4kwkk8W

Thanks to staff, Scotland’s colleges are places where learning can take place in an atmosphere of dignity and respect 👇 #PrideMonth

As Glasgow Tech Week begins, Scotland’s colleges are ensuring staff have the digital abilities needed to support learning communities 👇

The event listings for the upcoming Fair Work Festival (9 – 13 June 2025) have been published. Find out more 👇 bit.ly/43wcuVT #FairWork

College's compressed working week could see changes to working life #fairwork ... 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513273...

West Lothian College has been trialling a reduction in staff working days. Surveys suggest the trial has: ⚖️ improved work-life balance 📈 maintained or boosted staff performance 🙌 increased enthusiasm for permanent access to flexible hours Read more: bit.ly/4j1SrEF #FairWork

🌟 CDN #CollegeAwards 2025 – Open for Entries! 🌟 Celebrate innovation, talent & achievement in Scotland’s colleges. 🚨 New for 2025: Changemakers Award! 🗓️ Enter by 26 June 📍 Ceremony: 4 Dec, Glasgow 💫It's your time to shine, submit your entry now: cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/

Scotland’s colleges value diversity and equality – and staff are playing their part in ensuring every learner can thrive 👇 #BlackInclusionWeek

High-quality professional learning is key to the world-class education offered by Scotland’s colleges 👇 #LearningAtWorkWeek

College Employers Scotland welcomes the Scottish Government's new #FairWork digital hub, which offers resources to help organisations achieve their Fair Work goals 👉 bit.ly/4jv5JdD Scotland’s colleges are proud to be places where fair working conditions for staff help to drive world-class learning.

We are Hiring - Chief Executive Officer A unique leadership opportunity to shape the future of college education. Closing date for applications is Friday 25 April 2025. View further information and apply collegesscotland.ac.uk/vacancies

Good leadership happens at all levels of an organisation. @edinburghcollege.bsky.social lecturer Becky Galbraith – whose women’s football course is boosting opportunities for school pupils – spoke to us about taking a risk and delivering something new to education #IWD2025 👇 youtu.be/HL8jBwdFkJI

Mentoring has been integral to the success of many women with leadership roles at Scotland’s colleges. In a new article to mark #IWD2025, Anne Campbell, @ayrshirecollege.bsky.social Vice-Principal, reflects on how strong female mentors supported her own professional growth 👇 bit.ly/3FDOXdd

Scotland’s colleges have an excellent record in supporting women into leadership positions - but there’s much to do to build on hard-won progress and ensure it's not reversed, argues @nescollege.bsky.social Regional Chair Susan Elston. Read her blog 👉 bit.ly/3FqgTBy #IWD2025

From offering part-time and job share principal roles to targeted career coaching, there are many ways to enhance professional opportunities for women, says @ly-ro.bsky.social, leader of Scotland’s newest college 👉 bit.ly/4hn4zPt #IWD2025

"Education has been a powerful platform for women to thrive, yet the path to leadership remains steep." In a new article, @jmecampbell.bsky.social, Principal of Dumfries and Galloway College, says now is the time for accelerated action to empower aspiring female leaders 👉 bit.ly/4kEnBDM #IWD2025

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Well worth a read 👇... www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/em...

Nicola Mulholland, Dean for Academic Partnerships at New College Lanarkshire, says staff professional development is “absolutely fundamental” to everything her college does. Among those benefiting is Tony Brady, who is preparing students for the world of digital healthcare 👇 youtu.be/DkozMW-dlxA