Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association

Teacher Shortages Stem from Workforce Planning Failures and Deteriorating Working Conditions

The SSTA has warned that growing shortages of specialist secondary teachers are the result of years of inadequate workforce planning, weak retention strategies, and increasingly challenging working conditions.

Teacher Shortages Stem from Workforce Planning Failures and Deteriorating Working Conditions - Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association The Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA) has warned that growing shortages of specialist secondary teachers are the result of years of inadequate workforce planning, weak retention strategies, and increasingly challenging working conditions. Responding to reports that secondary schools ...

Member Bulletin – 11 June 2026

- 7% Pay Claim Rejected
- Don’t Say Yes, Say How - Managing Teacher Workload (WTA)
- Changes to the PVG Scheme

Member Bulletin 11 June 2026 - 7% Pay Claim Rejected and PVG changes - Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association The SSTA Congress motion was submitted to this week’s SNCT Teachers’ Side meeting. The motion called for a 7% pay uplift for all secondary school teachers until the Scottish Government fulfilled its commitment to deliver a 90-minute reduction in class contact time. The Teachers’ Side consider...

Member Bulletin – 3 June 2026

- Managing Teacher Workload (WTA) – Don’t Say Yes, Say How
- Part-time teachers: FAQs

Member Bulletin - 3 June 2026 - WTAs and Part Time Teachers - Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association Managing Teacher Workload (WTA) – Don’t Say Yes, Say How Working Time Agreements (WTAs) for the next school year are currently being negotiated in many schools. These agreements should determine how teachers’ 35-hour working week is organised and allocated. Remember that the maximum class c...

It was a privilege to attend the STARME Festival of Learning 2026 today and was inspiring to meet so many dedicated RME and Philosophy teachers from across Scotland, hear about the outstanding work taking place in schools, and discuss how we continue to strengthen and advance the subject.

A huge thank you to the organisers - who have volunteered their own time - and whose hard work made the event possible. The scale and quality of the day is testament to the commitment and professionalism of Scotland’s RME teachers, who continue to create invaluable opportunities for sharing good practice and provide professional learning.

Events like this show the strength of our secondary teachers and the importance of continuing to support subject-specific professional learning opportunities. We would encourage our RME and Philosophy teacher members to get involved and support this fantastic work!

SSTA Calls for Urgent Action on Education

The Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA) is calling on the new Scottish Government to make education its top priority and commit to urgent, meaningful reform

https://ssta.org.uk/ssta-calls-for-urgent-action-on-education/

The SSTA Health & Safety Survey closes Monday 27 April

If you haven’t yet responded, please take a few minutes to share your experience of workload & work-related stress. A reminder email with the survey link has been sent to members today

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