Local MSP Ben Macpherson has welcomed latest figures on teacher numbers. Continue reading Macpherson hails government’s commitment to Edinburgh schools
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Warnings from the chalkface
Holyrood’s Education and Skills Committee is making over thirty recommendations to help address Scotland’s teacher shortages. The recommendations come after the Committee heard from over 650 teachers and trainee teachers. Continue reading Warnings from the chalkface
Leith Academy’s Natalie explains why ‘Teaching Makes People’
Recruitment campaign targets science, technology, engineering and maths
Leith Academy Biology teacher Natalie Finlayson has joined the Scottish Government’s Teaching Makes People campaign. She recently visited the University of Edinburgh to encourage students to consider a career in STEM teaching. Continue reading Leith Academy’s Natalie explains why ‘Teaching Makes People’
Swinney launches STEM teacher recruitment drive
A new teacher recruitment campaign has been launched by Deputy First Minister John Swinney. The ‘Teaching Makes People’ campaign targets university undergraduates studying science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects as well as people currently working in STEM industries. Continue reading Swinney launches STEM teacher recruitment drive
Top teachers?
Nominations for the Scottish Education Awards 2015 awards are now open. Celebrating the hard work and success in Scottish education, the awards recognise the achievements of people who dedicate their lives to children and young people.
There are 17 awards available across a range of categories covering all areas of education. New awards for this year include learning for sustainability, making languages come alive and transforming lives through partnerships.
If you know of a school or teacher that deserves to be recognised for their hard work visit the Scottish Education Awards website for more information and to submit a nomination.
Nominations must be submitted by Monday 16 February 2015.