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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 10m

Looking forward to our fringe at the SNP Conference today!

Come and hear NASUWT National Official, Mike Corbett, Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, Jenny Gilruth, and Glasgow Councillor, Christina Cannon, share their suggestions on what education should look like in the future.

NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 20h

It's World Mental Health Day.

If you or colleagues need to talk, Education Support's free, confidential emotional support helpline is available 24/7 on 08000 562 561.
@edsupportuk.bsky.social

Our own Health and Work-related Stress Toolkit can be accessed here:
www.nasuwt.org.uk/advice/healt...

Mental Health and Work-related Stress Toolkit

www.nasuwt.org.uk

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 21h

Some of the STUC LGBT committee with Kirsty McNeill, the under Secretary of State for Scotland at the international coming out day reception.

Coming out is a powerful act of self-expression and empowerment.

@scottishtuclgbt.bsky.social
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@kirstymcneill.bsky.social

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 23h

Leading commentator and author Darren McGarvey will headline as a speaker at the rally, alongside musical acts including Bemz, Declan Welsh and Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5.

Join us:
📅 SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER.
📍 Assembly From 10am - The Scottish Parliament

#scotlanddemandsbetter
#challengepoverty

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 23h

At @povertyalliance.org #ChallengePoverty Friday Breakfast Briefing in Conversation with award-winning climate activist & environmental scientist Laura Young.

Engine idling outside schools is one example where schools can lead on changes.

Poverty reduction must be at the heart of climate action🌍

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 1d

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 2d

If the Scottish government wants to keep teachers in the profession, they need to do better — and they need to do it now. @mikecorbett1.bsky.social

@mstaronline.bsky.social
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/scot...

Scottish teachers forced into extra curricular jobs to make ends meet

A TEACHING union renewed its calls for “full pay restoration” today after a poll of members finds nearly one in seven have been forced to take on a second job to make ends meet.In its annual survey, 3...

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 2d

We’re asking the Scottish Government and Cosla (the local authorities body) to stop dragging their heels in agreeing the 2025-26 pay award for teachers. We need full pay restoration.

@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2552508...

Scottish teachers taking second jobs including delivery driving to make ends meet

Scottish teachers are taking up second jobs as delivery drivers to make ends meet, a teaching union has found.

www.heraldscotland.com

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Roz Foyer, STUC General Secretary, demanding better at the launch of the Women Against the Far Right campaign. Part 2 of 2.
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Roz Foyer, STUC General Secretary, demanding better at the launch of the Women Against the Far Right campaign. Part 1 of 2.
@rozfoyer.bsky.social

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 2d

NASUWT and @scottishtuc.bsky.social @scottishtucwc.bsky.social were delighted to be able to stand in solidarity with hundreds of people at the launch event for the Women against the Far Right Scotland campaign.
#refugeeswelcome

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 3d

A new report from the STUC on behalf of Tax Justice Scotland shows a meagre 2% tax on the 10 richest families in Scotland raises almost £500,000,000

Scotland belongs to us all. Not just the wealthy.

Join our calls for a wealth tax now.

www.stuc.org.uk/resources/st...

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 3d

We won't let those intent on dividing our communities use the real fears of women as a smokescreen for their hatred.

We stand together against the far right. ✊️🤝

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 3d

We have an unstable job market that fails to produce permanent roles for a high number of teachers, especially those earlier in their careers.

It feels like we’re setting Scottish teachers up to fail.
@mikecorbett1.bsky.social

The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 3d

Scots teachers 'forced to take second jobs as delivery drivers'
www.scotsman.com/education/sc...

Scots teachers 'forced to take second jobs as delivery drivers' - despite £50k salaries

Scottish teachers claim they cannot make ends meet on their salaries - and are forced to work second jobs

www.scotsman.com

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 3d

Scottish Government and COSLA need to stop dragging their heels in agreeing the 2025/26 pay award.

We need full pay restoration and a long term, sustainable package that allows teachers to focus on the essential work of educating children.
#ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter

NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 3d

The Scottish Government needs to face facts: the cost of living crisis is only getting worse.

We have one of the most developed economies in the world, yet our teachers – who already work long hours – are taking on second jobs to cover the basics.

This is a shameful state of affairs.

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 3d

Some teachers reported spending their own money on food and school trips in order to support disadvantaged pupils and create equal opportunities for all the pupils in their classes, adding further pressure to their personal finances.
#ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 3d

Day 2 #ChallengePoverty Week 2025 & the theme is Jobs.

An NASUWT survey of teachers in Scotland reveals startling economic trends for the profession, with many teachers reporting decreased personal spending and an increase in financial worries compared to the same polling conducted last year.

HARD UP TEACHERS TAKING SECOND JOBS TO MAKE ENDS MEET

14% of teachers have now taken a second job to supplement their income, working as counsellors, delivery drivers, and as bar and shop staff, alongside tutoring and exam marking. 11% reported taking second jobs last year.

The survey also found:
· 31% of teachers are very worried about their financial situation, up from 27% last year;
· 72% have cut back on food expenditure, up from 54% last year;
· 53% have increased their use of credit cards, up from 36% last year;
· 45% have cut back on essential household items, up from 36% last year;
· 66% have stopped saving, up from 61% last year;
· 37% are finding it difficult to cover energy bills, up from 28.8% last year.

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 4d

This guide provides links to a wide range of resources for any teacher wishing to become a more skilled and confident anti-racist educator during #BlackHistoryMonth and beyond. Suggestions of videos, podcasts, blog posts and teaching resources and more:
highlandoneworld.org.uk/for-teachers...

Anti-Racist Education Guide for Teachers – Highland One World

highlandoneworld.org.uk

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 4d

The ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) wants to alert teachers to the growing risk of insider cyber-attacks on schools led by students.

They have published advice and training for school staff on cyber security:
www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/educ...

NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 4d

Help protect access to education around the world.

Download your Send My Friend to School campaign pack which includes lesson plans and teaching resources.

sendmyfriend.org/download-pack/

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 4d

📣 LGBTI Teachers' Consultation Conference
📍 Birmingham
📅 Saturday 22nd November.

The event will include discussion of how we can continue to challenge discrimination and prejudice in an increasingly hostile climate for the LGBTI community.

Register now:
www.nasuwt.org.uk/event/LGB01H...

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 5d

Tag a teacher to say thank you!

🌍 October 5th is World Teacher Day and we know a few teachers we'd like to thank. 👏👏👏

Our members work tirelessly to make sure their pupils get a world class education. They take the time to make other teachers' lives better too. 💪

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 6d

Speaking on behalf of the STUC and NASUWT Scotland, Kim affirms our collective fight against the far right.

NASUWT has a long and proud tradition of defending communities threatened by the far right.
#perthagainstracism
#StandUptoRacism

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 6d

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