SSTA Members Reject Class Contact Time Agreement SSTA members have overwhelmingly rejected the proposed agreement on reducing class contact time: 🔴 88% reject the deal 🔴 91% want it renegotiated 🔴 94% oppose the 2029 implementation date for secondary teachers ssta.org.uk/ssta-overwhe...

Scotland’s only specialist union for Secondary Teachers If you wish your views as a secondary teacher to be fully represented, there is only one union you can join. - Free Membership for PGDE Students & NQTs - 50% off membership fees for new members ssta.org.uk/join

SSTA Members’ Survey – Agreement on the reduction of class contact time An email has been sent to members inviting them to take part in a survey on the agreement on the reduction of class contact time. See the linked article for further details. ssta.org.uk/ssta-members...

Reduction in Class Contact Time Agreement The agreement on the RCCT between the Scottish Government, COSLA and the EIS has now been published and will be submitted to the Scottish Teachers’ Negotiating Committee (SNCT) for consideration and implementation ssta.org.uk/reduction-in...

Secondary Teachers Left Behind in Class Contact Time Agreement The SSTA notes recent media reports that an agreement has been reached between the Scottish Government and the EIS on the implementation of the 90-minute reduction in class contact time. ssta.org.uk/secondary-te...

The recent reports of teachers being hospitalised due to pupil violence are deeply concerning — but sadly, they will not come as a surprise to those working in Scotland’s schools.

Brave the big talk this #TimeToTalkDay. Opening up about our mental health can be the first step towards getting help. If you or someone you care about needs support, visit mind.org.uk/TimeToTalkDay #TimeToTalk

SSTA Ballot on Industrial Action RETURN YOUR BALLOT PAPER If you haven’t already done so, please return your ballot paper as soon as possible! The ballot closes on Friday 23rd January.

SSTA MUST DELIVER THE TEACHER WORKLOAD BALLOT The fight to reduce teacher workload has reached a critical moment. A strong turnout & decisive YES vote will send a clear & unmistakable message: Teachers are demanding real, meaningful action on workload—now ssta.org.uk/ssta-must-de...

Statutory Ballot on Industrial Action Just over a week remains to return your postal ballot. Every vote matters! A strong result = a strong message: The Scottish Government must deliver on its promise to reduce teacher workload. 📮 Return your ballot now!

SSTA BALLOT ON INDUSTRIAL ACTION – VOTE YES TO BOTH QUESTIONS! Your voice matters. Your vote makes a difference. Why vote YES? - Strengthen our collective voice. - Secure better conditions for teachers. - Show solidarity across Scotland. Ballot closes: Friday 23 January '26

SSTA response to COSLA’s Press Statement raising concerns on ‘Reduction in Class Contact Time’ The SSTA Salaries and Conditions of Service Committee have reviewed the COSLA’s Press Statement on the ‘Reduction in Class Contact Time’ (RCCT). ssta.org.uk/ssta-respons...

SSTA Ballot for Industrial Action to Go Ahead "The SSTA remains open to discussions, but any revised framework must ensure that professional time remains genuinely at teachers’ discretion and directly supports their core duties...” ssta.org.uk/ssta-ballot-...

SNCT Response to the Cabinet Secretary’s ‘Delivering Reduced Class Contact Time’ The Teachers’ Panel notes with dismay the decision taken by the Cabinet Secretary for Education to circumvent the well-established collective bargaining structures of the SNCT.. ssta.org.uk/snct-respons...

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Exclusive: Survey by @sstatradeunion.bsky.social finds ‘alarming’ numbers of non-specialists taking subject classes, with secondary schools also heavily relying on primary teachers amid ‘deepening crisis’ of staff shortages www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Member Bulletin - 10 October 2025 Industrial Action on the Horizon – Reduction in Class Contact Time ssta.org.uk/member-bulle...

⚠️ Please note: The SSTA Council meeting scheduled for Saturday 4 October in Glasgow will now take place online only due to adverse weather. Council members have been sent the meeting link by email. ssta.org.uk/ssta-council...

Member Bulletin – 10 September 2025 - SNCT Extended Joint Chairs – Pay Update - SPPA 2025 Annual Benefit Statements - SSTA Pupil Behaviour Survey – Final Reminder ssta.org.uk/member-bulle...

SSTA Member Bulletin - 3 September 2025 SSTA Pupil Behaviour Survey – Update Early results show that defiance (including refusal to work) is reported as the most significant challenge for teachers. Follow link for further information. ssta.org.uk/member-bulle...

SSTA Members Prepared for Industrial Action The ‘Delivering the 90 Minutes and Protecting Secondary Teachers’ consultative survey provided invaluable insights that will strengthen our campaign to reduce excessive teacher workload. ssta.org.uk/ssta-members...

SNCT Teacher Pay Offer Update – 28 August 2025 "On 27 August, the SNCT Teachers’ Side met and unanimously resolved to reject the 16 June pay offer and seek further negotiations" ssta.org.uk/snct-teacher...

Delivering the 90 Minutes and Protecting Secondary Teachers - Consultative Survey Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultative survey. Your contribution is invaluable & will help strengthen our campaign to reduce excessive teacher workload. ssta.org.uk/member-bulle...

SSTA Pupil Behaviour Survey The SSTA continues to hear from members that disruptive behaviour is a growing challenge in schools. We welcome the new Relationships & Behaviour Action Plan and want to know: has it made a difference? ssta.org.uk/pupil-behavi...

Scotland’s only specialist union for Secondary Teachers If you wish your views as a secondary teacher to be fully represented, there is only one union you can join. - Free Membership for PGDE Students & NQTs - 50% off membership fees for new members ssta.org.uk/join

SNCT Pay Claim 2025–2026 – ‘Late Again’ Scottish teaching unions have expressed their frustration over the lack of progress in pay negotiations. As a result, the deadline to implement higher salaries by the start of August has been missed. ssta.org.uk/member-bulle...

Reduction in Class Contact Time – ‘More Excuses’ Teacher unions have been waiting for four years to discuss the proposed 90-minute reduction in teacher class contact time. At the last SNCT meeting on 25 June, COSLA refused to share any documentation. ssta.org.uk/member-bulle...

Scotland’s only specialist union for Secondary Teachers If you wish your views as a secondary teacher to be fully represented, there is only one union you can join. - Free Membership for PGDE Students & NQTs - 50% off membership fees for new members ssta.org.uk/join

www.tes.com/magazine/new... Councils need to respect and trust teachers to end the crushing workload

NEW: Every teacher who responded to an @sstatradeunion.bsky.social survey says they work more than their 35 contracted hours. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Member Bulletin 23 June 2025 - 'Free Overtime' Almost 1,700 members have already responded to our survey, clearly demonstrating the extent of unpaid overtime worked by teachers. These findings underline the importance of reducing class contact time ssta.org.uk/member-bulle...

Member Bulletin - 19 June 2025 - Relationships and Behaviour Action Plan - Inclusion, Wellbeing and Equalities - Education Scotland - SPPA - Teacher Pension Benefit Statements - Expected High Temperatures ssta.org.uk/member-bulle...

SSTA Member Bulletin - 12 June 2025 'Delivering the 90 minutes and protecting secondary teachers' member survey. Reducing class contact time is a crucial step in addressing excessive teacher workload. ssta.org.uk/ssta-member-...

. @SSTAtradeunion The reduction of class contact time a MUST. 4 years of delays and excuses from COSLA shows contempt for teachers. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Member Bulletin - 5 June 2025 'Industrial Action Sanctioned' - As no progress has been made toward the long promised reduction in class contact time, the SSTA National Executive has sanctioned a consultative survey of members for industrial action ssta.org.uk/member-bulle...

SSTA Member Bulletin - 29 May 2025 SNCT Pay Claim 2025-2026 ‘Doubt if it will be delivered on time’ The SNCT Teachers’ Side continues to await an improved pay offer, following the rejection of the initial 3% offer in March ssta.org.uk/ssta-member-...

Thoroughly engaging and challenging conference with BIGTU. Common problems and bespoke suggested solutions throughout. Great reporting on Euro and Global trends in education Phrase of the day on AI "If we're not AT the table, we may find ourselves on the table."

NASUWT Scotland President, David Anderson, representing the union at the SSTA Conference this weekend and bringing solidarity greetings ✊️ @sstatradeunion.bsky.social

"We wouldn't let our young people into a chemistry class without goggles - why are we sending them into an AI world without the right toolkit?" Motion I passed unanimously

Amendment to Motion G from Education Committee passed. Changed 'workload' to 'work-related stress' - a powerful shift that better reflects the reality that our members are facing and strengthens the Motions impact #sstacongress25

Seamus Searson delivered the Report of the General Secretary at the 80th Annual Congress of the SSTA ssta.org.uk/report-of-ge...

We can't afford to lose the next generation of high quality teachers due to work related stress and lack of support #sstacongress25

Motion B proposed by Catherine Nicol: Congress calls for two weeks paid leave for both parents affected by miscarriage prior to 24 weeks and paid leave for staff undergoing fertility treatment - passed unanimously

Emergency Motion from our Equalities Committee passed unanimously

Stuart Hunter’s Presidential address at the 80th Annual Congress of the SSTA ssta.org.uk/presidential...

The 80th SSTA Annual Congress is taking place on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 May at the Stirling Court Hotel. SSTA delegates from across Scotland will be gathering to debate important issues and make SSTA policy. ssta.org.uk/ssta-member-...

SSTA says Time for Change before it is too late www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Member Bulletin - 14 March 2025 SNCT Teachers’ Side Meeting The next SNCT Teachers’ Side meeting will take place on Monday 17 March 2025 to consider the lack of progress on a pay offer and the reduction on class contact time ssta.org.uk/member-bulle...

Member Bulletin - 11 February 2025 Formal Dispute Declared Failure to move forward on the Reduction in Teacher Contact Time (90 minutes) ssta.org.uk/member-bulle...

. @SSTAtradeunion The review of school inspections in Scotland is underway and we must guard against the new OFSTED model that is seriously flawed and damages schools. Ofsted report cards are a superficial change – the inspectorate needs a culture shift theconversation.com/ofsted-repor...