Teachers' Conditions of Service are outlined in the SNCT (Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers) Handbook.

This can be accessed in full at the SNCT website.

Table of Contents

Part 1 - Introduction (Main Page)


Part 1 - Appendices

Appendix 1.1 - Constitution of the SNCT

Appendix 1.1 Annex A - SNCT Appeals Procedure SNCT Appeals - Flow Diagram

Appendix 1.2 - Definitions

Appendix 1.3 - Local Framework Recognition and Procedure Agreement

Appendix 1.3 Annex A - Information and Consultation of Employees (ICE)

Appendix 1.4 - Code of Practice on Collegiality


Part 2 - The National Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teachers and Associated Professionals

Part 2 Section 1 - Pay

Part 2 Section 2 - Main Duties

Part 2 Section 3 - Working Year and Working Week

Part 2 Section 4 - Class Size

Part 2 Section 5 - Annual Leave

Part 2 Section 6 - Sickness Allowances and Notification Arrangements

Part 2 Section 7 - Family Leave

Part 2 Section 8 - Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures

Part 2 Section 9 - Other Provisions


Part 2 - Appendices

Appendix 2.1 - SNCT Salary Tables

Appendix 2.2 - Job Sizing of Promoted Posts

Appendix 2.2 Annex A - Job Sizing Questionnaire

Appendix 2.2 Annex B - Job Size Score Allocation to Salary Spines

Appendix 2.3 - Job Sizing Review

Appendix 2.3 Annex A - Review Criteria

Appendix 2.4 - Job Sizing for Principal and Depute Principal Educational Psychologists

Appendix 2.4 Annex A - Job Sizing Questionnaire for Principal and Depute Principal Educational Psychologists.

Appendix 2.4 Annex B - Allocation of Job Size Points to Salary Points

Appendix 2.5 - Teachers Employed in Remote Schools, Distant Islands and Residential Special Schools

Appendix 2.5 Annex A - Allowances

Appendix 2.6 - Statement on Teacher Professionalism

Appendix 2.7 - Code of Practice on Working Time Arrangements for Teachers

Appendix 2.8 - Code of Practice on the use of Temporary Contracts

Appendix 2.8A - Code of Practice on the Engagement of Short Term Supply Teachers

Appendix 2.9 - Class Size Maxima

Appendix 2.9 Annex A - Excepted Pupils

Appendix 2.10 - Code of Practice on Keeping in Touch Days

Appendix 2.11 - Disciplinary Framework

Appendix 2.12 - GTCS Framework on Teacher Competence

Appendix 2.13 - Grievance Framework

Appendix 2.14 - SNCT Appeals Procedure

Appendix 2.15 - Career Breaks

Appendix 2.15 Annex A - Contact During Career Breaks

Appendix 2.16 - Code of Practice on the Role and Enhanced Contribution of the Chartered Teacher

Appendix 2.17 - Code of Practice on Working Hours, Working Week


Part 3 - SNCT Circulars and Letters from Joint Chairs and Joint Secretaries


Part 4 - Devolved Matters


Part 5 - Other LNCT Agreements