College Employers Scotland
@collemployscot.bsky.social
College Employers Scotland is the representative body for the colleges as employers, and plays a key role in ensuring that colleges are great places to work
https://collegeemployersscotland.ac.uk/
https://collegeemployersscotland.ac.uk/
CES Team is delighted to be attending this - reflecting on progress over the last ten years, current developments, and the role of Scotland's colleges in driving future change.
#FairWork #LivingWageWeek
#FairWork #LivingWageWeek
November 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
CES Team is delighted to be attending this - reflecting on progress over the last ten years, current developments, and the role of Scotland's colleges in driving future change.
#FairWork #LivingWageWeek
#FairWork #LivingWageWeek
📢 Big news this #LivingWageWeek!
Scotland's colleges have fast-tracked a 6.7% pay rise for staff on the Real Living Wage - another demonstration of their commitment to #FairWork principles.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3JFOPMU
Scotland's colleges have fast-tracked a 6.7% pay rise for staff on the Real Living Wage - another demonstration of their commitment to #FairWork principles.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3JFOPMU
November 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
📢 Big news this #LivingWageWeek!
Scotland's colleges have fast-tracked a 6.7% pay rise for staff on the Real Living Wage - another demonstration of their commitment to #FairWork principles.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3JFOPMU
Scotland's colleges have fast-tracked a 6.7% pay rise for staff on the Real Living Wage - another demonstration of their commitment to #FairWork principles.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3JFOPMU
College Employers Scotland is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Director.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/48JEWYK
Read more 👉 bit.ly/48JEWYK
October 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
College Employers Scotland is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Director.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/48JEWYK
Read more 👉 bit.ly/48JEWYK
Colleges Scotland and campus trade unions (EIS-FELA, UNISON, Unite and GMB) are supporting Wear Red Day and showing racism the red card. Read the joint statement: bit.ly/48A5mvP #WRD25
October 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
#WorldMenopauseDay isn’t far away — the perfect time to spotlight how colleges and trade unions have developed a Menopause Policy that shows what Fair Work looks like:
💡 Real support 🕓 Flexible hours 💬 Open conversations
Read more in this joint blog for the Fair Work Convention 👉 bit.ly/4q4Q20s
💡 Real support 🕓 Flexible hours 💬 Open conversations
Read more in this joint blog for the Fair Work Convention 👉 bit.ly/4q4Q20s
October 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
#WorldMenopauseDay isn’t far away — the perfect time to spotlight how colleges and trade unions have developed a Menopause Policy that shows what Fair Work looks like:
💡 Real support 🕓 Flexible hours 💬 Open conversations
Read more in this joint blog for the Fair Work Convention 👉 bit.ly/4q4Q20s
💡 Real support 🕓 Flexible hours 💬 Open conversations
Read more in this joint blog for the Fair Work Convention 👉 bit.ly/4q4Q20s
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The latest @auditscotland.bsky.social report on Scotland’s colleges has highlighted a real-terms 20% cut to college funding since 2021/22. Read our response: bit.ly/3KRI8r2
Audit Scotland report highlights 20% cut to colleges
Colleges Scotland is the collective voice of the college sector in Scotland; striving to create cohesive and sustainable partnerships, demonstrate positive impa
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October 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The latest @auditscotland.bsky.social report on Scotland’s colleges has highlighted a real-terms 20% cut to college funding since 2021/22. Read our response: bit.ly/3KRI8r2
Well worth a look for educators and advisers who are guiding learners through the new Recognition of Prior Learning process.
#LifelongLearning
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#LifelongLearning
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RPL Hub - Educators and Advisors
We provided dedicated advice to educators and advisors in Scotland on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Try our RPL Guide today.
scqf.org.uk
September 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Well worth a look for educators and advisers who are guiding learners through the new Recognition of Prior Learning process.
#LifelongLearning
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#LifelongLearning
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Due to retirement, we’re seeking a new Head of National Bargaining. This role will:
▪️ Lead negotiations with trade unions at strategic and operational levels
▪️ Drive forward job evaluation for college support staff
▪️ Build strong relationships with stakeholders
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3VqrOQe
▪️ Lead negotiations with trade unions at strategic and operational levels
▪️ Drive forward job evaluation for college support staff
▪️ Build strong relationships with stakeholders
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3VqrOQe
September 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Due to retirement, we’re seeking a new Head of National Bargaining. This role will:
▪️ Lead negotiations with trade unions at strategic and operational levels
▪️ Drive forward job evaluation for college support staff
▪️ Build strong relationships with stakeholders
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3VqrOQe
▪️ Lead negotiations with trade unions at strategic and operational levels
▪️ Drive forward job evaluation for college support staff
▪️ Build strong relationships with stakeholders
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3VqrOQe
Lots of fantastic resources here for college lecturing and support staff who are looking to progress their professional development 👇👇
🚀 New to teaching in Scotland’s colleges?
Our Teaching in Colleges Today (TiCT) units at SCQF Levels 7 & 8 support your professional development – from your first day to building confident, effective practice.
Learn more on #CDNLearnOnline 👇
bit.ly/3JudJOS
Our Teaching in Colleges Today (TiCT) units at SCQF Levels 7 & 8 support your professional development – from your first day to building confident, effective practice.
Learn more on #CDNLearnOnline 👇
bit.ly/3JudJOS
August 18, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Lots of fantastic resources here for college lecturing and support staff who are looking to progress their professional development 👇👇
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BLOG: Want to open up loads of career and education opportunities? If so, college could be the right next step for you. 🫵
In this blog. our friends at Colleges Scotland share many more reasons why choosing college is a great option.
Take a look: info.sqa.org.uk/4o0vxRw
#SQAresults #NoWrongPath
In this blog. our friends at Colleges Scotland share many more reasons why choosing college is a great option.
Take a look: info.sqa.org.uk/4o0vxRw
#SQAresults #NoWrongPath
August 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
BLOG: Want to open up loads of career and education opportunities? If so, college could be the right next step for you. 🫵
In this blog. our friends at Colleges Scotland share many more reasons why choosing college is a great option.
Take a look: info.sqa.org.uk/4o0vxRw
#SQAresults #NoWrongPath
In this blog. our friends at Colleges Scotland share many more reasons why choosing college is a great option.
Take a look: info.sqa.org.uk/4o0vxRw
#SQAresults #NoWrongPath
Recruitment is now open for the role of Director at College Employers Scotland - read more about the opportunity here 👉 bit.ly/4mv3sjR
August 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Recruitment is now open for the role of Director at College Employers Scotland - read more about the opportunity here 👉 bit.ly/4mv3sjR
Following the appointment of our former Director as permanent CEO of @collegesscot.bsky.social, we're delighted to announce new acting leaders who will work to ensure recent progress in a number of important areas is maintained 👉 bit.ly/40kBjTU
June 26, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Following the appointment of our former Director as permanent CEO of @collegesscot.bsky.social, we're delighted to announce new acting leaders who will work to ensure recent progress in a number of important areas is maintained 👉 bit.ly/40kBjTU
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Our annual Keyfacts booklet has been published bit.ly/449twcG #choosecollege
June 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Our annual Keyfacts booklet has been published bit.ly/449twcG #choosecollege
Colleges are committed to embedding #FairWork principles and have taken forward a range of measures. These include accelerated payment of the #RealLivingWage increase.
We’re looking forward to exploring how Fair Work Convention tools could help to deliver further progress 👉 bit.ly/3Fx6Z1r
We’re looking forward to exploring how Fair Work Convention tools could help to deliver further progress 👉 bit.ly/3Fx6Z1r
June 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Colleges are committed to embedding #FairWork principles and have taken forward a range of measures. These include accelerated payment of the #RealLivingWage increase.
We’re looking forward to exploring how Fair Work Convention tools could help to deliver further progress 👉 bit.ly/3Fx6Z1r
We’re looking forward to exploring how Fair Work Convention tools could help to deliver further progress 👉 bit.ly/3Fx6Z1r
The programme for this year’s #FairWorkFestival (9 – 13 June) is continuing to grow. Find out more 👇
bit.ly/43wcuVT
bit.ly/43wcuVT
June 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The programme for this year’s #FairWorkFestival (9 – 13 June) is continuing to grow. Find out more 👇
bit.ly/43wcuVT
bit.ly/43wcuVT
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Gavin Donoghue announced as new CEO for Colleges Scotland: bit.ly/4kwkk8W
May 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Gavin Donoghue announced as new CEO for Colleges Scotland: bit.ly/4kwkk8W
Thanks to staff, Scotland’s colleges are places where learning can take place in an atmosphere of dignity and respect 👇 #PrideMonth
June 2, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Thanks to staff, Scotland’s colleges are places where learning can take place in an atmosphere of dignity and respect 👇 #PrideMonth
As Glasgow Tech Week begins, Scotland’s colleges are ensuring staff have the digital abilities needed to support learning communities 👇
May 26, 2025 at 8:11 AM
As Glasgow Tech Week begins, Scotland’s colleges are ensuring staff have the digital abilities needed to support learning communities 👇
The event listings for the upcoming Fair Work Festival (9 – 13 June 2025) have been published. Find out more 👇
bit.ly/43wcuVT
#FairWork
bit.ly/43wcuVT
#FairWork
May 23, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The event listings for the upcoming Fair Work Festival (9 – 13 June 2025) have been published. Find out more 👇
bit.ly/43wcuVT
#FairWork
bit.ly/43wcuVT
#FairWork
College's compressed working week could see changes to working life #fairwork ... 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513273...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513273...
www.heraldscotland.com
May 19, 2025 at 8:14 AM
College's compressed working week could see changes to working life #fairwork ... 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513273...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513273...
West Lothian College has been trialling a reduction in staff working days.
Surveys suggest the trial has:
⚖️ improved work-life balance
📈 maintained or boosted staff performance
🙌 increased enthusiasm for permanent access to flexible hours
Read more: bit.ly/4j1SrEF
#FairWork
Surveys suggest the trial has:
⚖️ improved work-life balance
📈 maintained or boosted staff performance
🙌 increased enthusiasm for permanent access to flexible hours
Read more: bit.ly/4j1SrEF
#FairWork
May 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
West Lothian College has been trialling a reduction in staff working days.
Surveys suggest the trial has:
⚖️ improved work-life balance
📈 maintained or boosted staff performance
🙌 increased enthusiasm for permanent access to flexible hours
Read more: bit.ly/4j1SrEF
#FairWork
Surveys suggest the trial has:
⚖️ improved work-life balance
📈 maintained or boosted staff performance
🙌 increased enthusiasm for permanent access to flexible hours
Read more: bit.ly/4j1SrEF
#FairWork
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🌟 CDN #CollegeAwards 2025 – Open for Entries! 🌟
Celebrate innovation, talent & achievement in Scotland’s colleges.
🚨 New for 2025: Changemakers Award!
🗓️ Enter by 26 June
📍 Ceremony: 4 Dec, Glasgow
💫It's your time to shine, submit your entry now:
cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
Celebrate innovation, talent & achievement in Scotland’s colleges.
🚨 New for 2025: Changemakers Award!
🗓️ Enter by 26 June
📍 Ceremony: 4 Dec, Glasgow
💫It's your time to shine, submit your entry now:
cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
May 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
🌟 CDN #CollegeAwards 2025 – Open for Entries! 🌟
Celebrate innovation, talent & achievement in Scotland’s colleges.
🚨 New for 2025: Changemakers Award!
🗓️ Enter by 26 June
📍 Ceremony: 4 Dec, Glasgow
💫It's your time to shine, submit your entry now:
cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
Celebrate innovation, talent & achievement in Scotland’s colleges.
🚨 New for 2025: Changemakers Award!
🗓️ Enter by 26 June
📍 Ceremony: 4 Dec, Glasgow
💫It's your time to shine, submit your entry now:
cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
Scotland’s colleges value diversity and equality – and staff are playing their part in ensuring every learner can thrive 👇
#BlackInclusionWeek
#BlackInclusionWeek
May 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Scotland’s colleges value diversity and equality – and staff are playing their part in ensuring every learner can thrive 👇
#BlackInclusionWeek
#BlackInclusionWeek
High-quality professional learning is key to the world-class education offered by Scotland’s colleges 👇
#LearningAtWorkWeek
#LearningAtWorkWeek
May 12, 2025 at 8:05 AM
High-quality professional learning is key to the world-class education offered by Scotland’s colleges 👇
#LearningAtWorkWeek
#LearningAtWorkWeek
College Employers Scotland welcomes the Scottish Government's new #FairWork digital hub, which offers resources to help organisations achieve their Fair Work goals 👉 bit.ly/4jv5JdD
Scotland’s colleges are proud to be places where fair working conditions for staff help to drive world-class learning.
Scotland’s colleges are proud to be places where fair working conditions for staff help to drive world-class learning.
April 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
College Employers Scotland welcomes the Scottish Government's new #FairWork digital hub, which offers resources to help organisations achieve their Fair Work goals 👉 bit.ly/4jv5JdD
Scotland’s colleges are proud to be places where fair working conditions for staff help to drive world-class learning.
Scotland’s colleges are proud to be places where fair working conditions for staff help to drive world-class learning.