Scottish Teachers for Permanence
@teachers4perm.bsky.social
We are a grassroots group dedicated to advocating for job security and stability for over 4,000 teachers across Scotland.
📢 4,600+ teachers in Scotland stuck in insecure contracts.
Councils block permanency, pupils lose continuity, talent is wasted. We demand: stop service-blocking, national supply register, real data + cap training. ✍️ Sign: www.change.org/scottishteac...
Councils block permanency, pupils lose continuity, talent is wasted. We demand: stop service-blocking, national supply register, real data + cap training. ✍️ Sign: www.change.org/scottishteac...
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Scottish Teacher Crisis: End Broken Service and Insecure Jobs
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September 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
📢 4,600+ teachers in Scotland stuck in insecure contracts.
Councils block permanency, pupils lose continuity, talent is wasted. We demand: stop service-blocking, national supply register, real data + cap training. ✍️ Sign: www.change.org/scottishteac...
Councils block permanency, pupils lose continuity, talent is wasted. We demand: stop service-blocking, national supply register, real data + cap training. ✍️ Sign: www.change.org/scottishteac...
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Email received from Special Advisor stating that the meeting requested was for neither John Swinney or Jenny Gilruth
September 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Email received from Special Advisor stating that the meeting requested was for neither John Swinney or Jenny Gilruth
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Email sent by us on 27th June (no contact before this since November 28th 2024)
September 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Email sent by us on 27th June (no contact before this since November 28th 2024)
1) Today, Jenny Gilruth stated that ‘her team’ had tried to organise a meeting with us several times.
We sent an email on 27th June.
A ‘special advisor’ emailed us 25th July.
This person stated they were not acting on behalf of ‘either John Swinney or Jenny Gilruth’
(See post for emails)
We sent an email on 27th June.
A ‘special advisor’ emailed us 25th July.
This person stated they were not acting on behalf of ‘either John Swinney or Jenny Gilruth’
(See post for emails)
September 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
1) Today, Jenny Gilruth stated that ‘her team’ had tried to organise a meeting with us several times.
We sent an email on 27th June.
A ‘special advisor’ emailed us 25th July.
This person stated they were not acting on behalf of ‘either John Swinney or Jenny Gilruth’
(See post for emails)
We sent an email on 27th June.
A ‘special advisor’ emailed us 25th July.
This person stated they were not acting on behalf of ‘either John Swinney or Jenny Gilruth’
(See post for emails)
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We’ve launched our Crowdfunder! Neurodivergence Connect CIC is building support for neurodivergent children in Scotland. Help us make a difference. 💙
👉 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ndconnects...
👉 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ndconnects...
July 12, 2025 at 10:12 PM
We’ve launched our Crowdfunder! Neurodivergence Connect CIC is building support for neurodivergent children in Scotland. Help us make a difference. 💙
👉 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ndconnects...
👉 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ndconnects...
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🧠Scottish educators! Boost your ASN knowledge with our FREE self-paced online CPD programmes:
📚 Introduction to ASN in Scottish Education
🎯 PDA Profile
🌱 Introduction to ASN in Scottish Early Years
Study at your own pace.
👉 neurodivergenceconnect.co.uk/onlinecpd
📚 Introduction to ASN in Scottish Education
🎯 PDA Profile
🌱 Introduction to ASN in Scottish Early Years
Study at your own pace.
👉 neurodivergenceconnect.co.uk/onlinecpd
June 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🧠Scottish educators! Boost your ASN knowledge with our FREE self-paced online CPD programmes:
📚 Introduction to ASN in Scottish Education
🎯 PDA Profile
🌱 Introduction to ASN in Scottish Early Years
Study at your own pace.
👉 neurodivergenceconnect.co.uk/onlinecpd
📚 Introduction to ASN in Scottish Education
🎯 PDA Profile
🌱 Introduction to ASN in Scottish Early Years
Study at your own pace.
👉 neurodivergenceconnect.co.uk/onlinecpd
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Rule number 1 for supporting ASN students is consistency. We need a stable, respected teaching workforce to deliver high quality education and support complex needs within the classroom. All schools are ASN schools. Our parents support teachers and are angry at an under resourced system.
Willie Rennie is absolutely right – we are angry.
💬 Sick of temp contracts. Sick of instability.
📢 It’s time for permanent jobs for Scotland’s teachers.
💬 Sick of temp contracts. Sick of instability.
📢 It’s time for permanent jobs for Scotland’s teachers.
June 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Rule number 1 for supporting ASN students is consistency. We need a stable, respected teaching workforce to deliver high quality education and support complex needs within the classroom. All schools are ASN schools. Our parents support teachers and are angry at an under resourced system.
Willie Rennie is absolutely right – we are angry.
💬 Sick of temp contracts. Sick of instability.
📢 It’s time for permanent jobs for Scotland’s teachers.
💬 Sick of temp contracts. Sick of instability.
📢 It’s time for permanent jobs for Scotland’s teachers.
June 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Willie Rennie is absolutely right – we are angry.
💬 Sick of temp contracts. Sick of instability.
📢 It’s time for permanent jobs for Scotland’s teachers.
💬 Sick of temp contracts. Sick of instability.
📢 It’s time for permanent jobs for Scotland’s teachers.
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🧵THREAD: The Gap in ASN Training for Teachers in Scotland
Policy says teachers are trained to support all learners. But the reality in classrooms tells a different story. We reviewed teacher education, induction, and ASN roles. Here is what we found. #ASN #EducationScotland #CPD
Policy says teachers are trained to support all learners. But the reality in classrooms tells a different story. We reviewed teacher education, induction, and ASN roles. Here is what we found. #ASN #EducationScotland #CPD
June 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM
🧵THREAD: The Gap in ASN Training for Teachers in Scotland
Policy says teachers are trained to support all learners. But the reality in classrooms tells a different story. We reviewed teacher education, induction, and ASN roles. Here is what we found. #ASN #EducationScotland #CPD
Policy says teachers are trained to support all learners. But the reality in classrooms tells a different story. We reviewed teacher education, induction, and ASN roles. Here is what we found. #ASN #EducationScotland #CPD
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Too often, parents are treated as passive participants in the system. Yet they are the ones who notice patterns, advocate for adjustments, and understand what helps or harms their child across every setting.
May 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Too often, parents are treated as passive participants in the system. Yet they are the ones who notice patterns, advocate for adjustments, and understand what helps or harms their child across every setting.
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Neurodivergence Connect is built on one core belief: parents are experts in their child’s needs. Not part-time experts. Not emotional side-notes. Experts. Our research shows why their knowledge must be central in education. A short thread 🧵
May 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Neurodivergence Connect is built on one core belief: parents are experts in their child’s needs. Not part-time experts. Not emotional side-notes. Experts. Our research shows why their knowledge must be central in education. A short thread 🧵
This is what contempt for Scotland’s teachers looks like.
A full Holyrood debate on the crisis in teaching — insecure contracts, staff shortages, burnout.
The government benches? Empty.
If this is leadership, every teacher has the right to ask: do they even care?
A full Holyrood debate on the crisis in teaching — insecure contracts, staff shortages, burnout.
The government benches? Empty.
If this is leadership, every teacher has the right to ask: do they even care?
May 29, 2025 at 9:27 PM
This is what contempt for Scotland’s teachers looks like.
A full Holyrood debate on the crisis in teaching — insecure contracts, staff shortages, burnout.
The government benches? Empty.
If this is leadership, every teacher has the right to ask: do they even care?
A full Holyrood debate on the crisis in teaching — insecure contracts, staff shortages, burnout.
The government benches? Empty.
If this is leadership, every teacher has the right to ask: do they even care?
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@teachers4perm.bsky.social this is extraordinary. As this rumbles on HT and schools are asked to deal with every social issue possible whilst trying to “raise attainment”. School staff from HT down are performing miracles in Scotland. It’s a national disagree. Neither Gov/Council are fit for purpose
May 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
@teachers4perm.bsky.social this is extraordinary. As this rumbles on HT and schools are asked to deal with every social issue possible whilst trying to “raise attainment”. School staff from HT down are performing miracles in Scotland. It’s a national disagree. Neither Gov/Council are fit for purpose
🚨We FOI’d every Scottish council to find out how many teachers are on supply contracts. Here’s what we found:
2017: 6,052
2018: 6,563
2019: 6,648
2020: 7,137
2021: 8,800
2022: 10,583
2023: 11,027
2024: 11,145
That’s an 84% rise since 2017.
2017: 6,052
2018: 6,563
2019: 6,648
2020: 7,137
2021: 8,800
2022: 10,583
2023: 11,027
2024: 11,145
That’s an 84% rise since 2017.
May 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🚨We FOI’d every Scottish council to find out how many teachers are on supply contracts. Here’s what we found:
2017: 6,052
2018: 6,563
2019: 6,648
2020: 7,137
2021: 8,800
2022: 10,583
2023: 11,027
2024: 11,145
That’s an 84% rise since 2017.
2017: 6,052
2018: 6,563
2019: 6,648
2020: 7,137
2021: 8,800
2022: 10,583
2023: 11,027
2024: 11,145
That’s an 84% rise since 2017.
In December 2024, the Scottish Government announced millions in extra funding to protect teacher numbers. But East Dunbartonshire Council admits no detailed planning has been done on how it will be spent.
There are only 7 weeks left in the school year.
When will the planning start?
There are only 7 weeks left in the school year.
When will the planning start?
April 29, 2025 at 11:15 AM
In December 2024, the Scottish Government announced millions in extra funding to protect teacher numbers. But East Dunbartonshire Council admits no detailed planning has been done on how it will be spent.
There are only 7 weeks left in the school year.
When will the planning start?
There are only 7 weeks left in the school year.
When will the planning start?
🚨Our 2025 Probationer Survey results🚨
• ❌ Only 3.6% secured a permanent or fixed-term post
• 📢 Over 60% reported a lack of clear communication from councils
• ❓ 73% felt unsupported by their local authority
drive.google.com/file/d/1i94Z...
• ❌ Only 3.6% secured a permanent or fixed-term post
• 📢 Over 60% reported a lack of clear communication from councils
• ❓ 73% felt unsupported by their local authority
drive.google.com/file/d/1i94Z...
Scottish Teachers For Permanence | teachers4perm
Scottish Teachers for Permanence is a grassroots group dedicated to advocating for job security and stability for over 4,000 teachers across Scotland.
Our mission is to support and empower teachers in...
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April 27, 2025 at 11:53 PM
🚨Our 2025 Probationer Survey results🚨
• ❌ Only 3.6% secured a permanent or fixed-term post
• 📢 Over 60% reported a lack of clear communication from councils
• ❓ 73% felt unsupported by their local authority
drive.google.com/file/d/1i94Z...
• ❌ Only 3.6% secured a permanent or fixed-term post
• 📢 Over 60% reported a lack of clear communication from councils
• ❓ 73% felt unsupported by their local authority
drive.google.com/file/d/1i94Z...
New logo and new look for STFP!
April 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
New logo and new look for STFP!
Thank you to Go Radio for speaking with one of our teachers today about a recent survey we released which shows a majority of the public have seen an impact to our children’s educations through job instability.
April 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Thank you to Go Radio for speaking with one of our teachers today about a recent survey we released which shows a majority of the public have seen an impact to our children’s educations through job instability.
🚨We asked over 1,500 people across Scotland what they really think about teacher job insecurity🚨
The results? Unignorable.
The results? Unignorable.
April 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM
🚨We asked over 1,500 people across Scotland what they really think about teacher job insecurity🚨
The results? Unignorable.
The results? Unignorable.
We asked 1,500+ people across Scotland about unstable teaching contracts.
The results:
🔍 96% aware
🙋♀️ 94% know affected teachers
🏫 89% say not enough permanent staff
🔁 84% see high turnover
📉 97% say pupils are impacted
#STfP #EducationCrisis
The results:
🔍 96% aware
🙋♀️ 94% know affected teachers
🏫 89% say not enough permanent staff
🔁 84% see high turnover
📉 97% say pupils are impacted
#STfP #EducationCrisis
April 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We asked 1,500+ people across Scotland about unstable teaching contracts.
The results:
🔍 96% aware
🙋♀️ 94% know affected teachers
🏫 89% say not enough permanent staff
🔁 84% see high turnover
📉 97% say pupils are impacted
#STfP #EducationCrisis
The results:
🔍 96% aware
🙋♀️ 94% know affected teachers
🏫 89% say not enough permanent staff
🔁 84% see high turnover
📉 97% say pupils are impacted
#STfP #EducationCrisis
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This is particularly difficult for neurodivergent children. Consistency of approach is rule number 1. The frequent changes to staff negatively impact on the child’s development and ability to trust adults. School environments need stability and teachers are most important part of that stability.
This note was written by a pupil, worried their teacher wouldn’t be back after summer.
They were right.
Due to a lack of permanent jobs—and councils’ reliance on casual supply staff and fixed-term contracts—this teacher, like many others, had to leave.
It’s devastating for pupils.
They were right.
Due to a lack of permanent jobs—and councils’ reliance on casual supply staff and fixed-term contracts—this teacher, like many others, had to leave.
It’s devastating for pupils.
April 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
This is particularly difficult for neurodivergent children. Consistency of approach is rule number 1. The frequent changes to staff negatively impact on the child’s development and ability to trust adults. School environments need stability and teachers are most important part of that stability.
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As someone currently in this position, I wasn’t told I couldn’t stay at my school until the very day schools closed for Easter. It’s utterly heartbreaking—for me, and for the pupils I teach.
We build strong, trusting relationships, only to be pulled away with no warning.
We build strong, trusting relationships, only to be pulled away with no warning.
This note was written by a pupil, worried their teacher wouldn’t be back after summer.
They were right.
Due to a lack of permanent jobs—and councils’ reliance on casual supply staff and fixed-term contracts—this teacher, like many others, had to leave.
It’s devastating for pupils.
They were right.
Due to a lack of permanent jobs—and councils’ reliance on casual supply staff and fixed-term contracts—this teacher, like many others, had to leave.
It’s devastating for pupils.
April 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
As someone currently in this position, I wasn’t told I couldn’t stay at my school until the very day schools closed for Easter. It’s utterly heartbreaking—for me, and for the pupils I teach.
We build strong, trusting relationships, only to be pulled away with no warning.
We build strong, trusting relationships, only to be pulled away with no warning.
This note was written by a pupil, worried their teacher wouldn’t be back after summer.
They were right.
Due to a lack of permanent jobs—and councils’ reliance on casual supply staff and fixed-term contracts—this teacher, like many others, had to leave.
It’s devastating for pupils.
They were right.
Due to a lack of permanent jobs—and councils’ reliance on casual supply staff and fixed-term contracts—this teacher, like many others, had to leave.
It’s devastating for pupils.
April 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
This note was written by a pupil, worried their teacher wouldn’t be back after summer.
They were right.
Due to a lack of permanent jobs—and councils’ reliance on casual supply staff and fixed-term contracts—this teacher, like many others, had to leave.
It’s devastating for pupils.
They were right.
Due to a lack of permanent jobs—and councils’ reliance on casual supply staff and fixed-term contracts—this teacher, like many others, had to leave.
It’s devastating for pupils.
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Please share to reach as many as possible. We need more teachers. Permanent posts to promote consistency in the classroom and in our educators lives.
Scotland’s schools are being held together by temp staff. Teachers burnt out. Pupils losing consistency.
Noticed constant staff changes? Know someone stuck on supply?
Tell us what’s really happening:
bit.ly/stfppublicsu...
Please share!
Noticed constant staff changes? Know someone stuck on supply?
Tell us what’s really happening:
bit.ly/stfppublicsu...
Please share!
https://forms.weavely.ai/c0b1db5a-2f7e-…
April 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Please share to reach as many as possible. We need more teachers. Permanent posts to promote consistency in the classroom and in our educators lives.
Scotland’s schools are being held together by temp staff. Teachers burnt out. Pupils losing consistency.
Noticed constant staff changes? Know someone stuck on supply?
Tell us what’s really happening:
bit.ly/stfppublicsu...
Please share!
Noticed constant staff changes? Know someone stuck on supply?
Tell us what’s really happening:
bit.ly/stfppublicsu...
Please share!
https://forms.weavely.ai/c0b1db5a-2f7e-…
April 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Scotland’s schools are being held together by temp staff. Teachers burnt out. Pupils losing consistency.
Noticed constant staff changes? Know someone stuck on supply?
Tell us what’s really happening:
bit.ly/stfppublicsu...
Please share!
Noticed constant staff changes? Know someone stuck on supply?
Tell us what’s really happening:
bit.ly/stfppublicsu...
Please share!