Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland
Wednesday
23rd Oct 2024
Drop-off rates following teacher induction ‘very high’
The ‘wastage rate’ following Scotland’s one-year probationer scheme is highest for new primary teachers, national figures show
What is the salary for a teacher in Scotland?
In 2024, Scottish teachers secured a 4.27% pay rise – we look at the impact on their salaries as well as those of school leaders, music instructors and educational psychologists
Friday
11th Oct 2024
PE riding high in Scotland - but issues remain for the subject
Spirits were high as Scottish PE teachers gathered in Larbert but, even now that it is behind only English and maths in Higher uptake, the subject still feels it is fighting to be recognised
Whatever happened to the £145.5m to maintain teacher numbers?
The deadlock between national and local government over teacher numbers in Scotland cannot last forever – Emma Seith looks at what got us to this point and what might come next