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Teachers are facing rising levels of violence.

Secondary school

Attacks on Edinburgh secondary school teachers more than double in four years

In total, 210 attacks were recorded, including 39 instances of teachers being hit with a thrown object and 14 cases of an item being used as a weapon.

Generic image of school teacher

Generic image of school teacher

Scotland's school chiefs warn teacher shortage will derail flagship contact time cut

The school is located in Moray House in Edinburgh.

The school is located in Moray House in Edinburgh.

University urged to rethink closure of 'lifeline' inclusive education pathways

A gap exists between training and policy on the use of AI in schools and the frequency with which teachers and pupils are exposed to it.

A gap exists between training and policy on the use of AI in schools and the frequency with which teachers and pupils are exposed to it.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

The AI revolution is already in Scotland's classrooms – but who's in charge?

Independent Schools

Former scientist Dr Lucy Hay named deputy rector at Glasgow independent school

The Institute of Physics (IOP) Scotland is calling for a new 10-year plan to address a

The Institute of Physics (IOP) Scotland is calling for a new 10-year plan to address a

Report: Shortage of physics teachers a 'significant threat' to Scottish economy

Sandra Kasparek.

Sandra Kasparek.

Livingston French tutor named national finalist in UK-wide business awards

Staff shortages were reported as potentially hindering the learning experience of almost two-thirds of Scottish pupils in the latest PISA results.

Staff shortages were reported as potentially hindering the learning experience of almost two-thirds of Scottish pupils in the latest PISA results.

Two-thirds of Scottish pupils could be 'hindered' by support staff shortages

The trainee teacher who was convicted of a domestic abuse offence was ruled fit to teach

The trainee teacher who was convicted of a domestic abuse offence was ruled fit to teach

General Teaching Council for Scotland

Trainee teacher convicted of domestic abuse offence ruled fit to teach

New teachers' chances of permanent work have plummeted over the past decade

The legal challenge came after parents, carers and campaigners mounted a city-wide campaign against the SNP administration’s plans to reduce teaching posts.

The legal challenge came after parents, carers and campaigners mounted a city-wide campaign against the SNP administration’s plans to reduce teaching posts.

Children and young people

Glasgow City Council urged to halt £44k legal bid against parents over teacher cuts

Scottish cider producer Lost Orchards.

Scottish cider producer Lost Orchards.

Scottish teachers can claim free cider as schools break up for summer holidays

Cabinet Secretary for Education, Màiri McAllan, has said she will pursue stronger guidance and consult on a law that would make Scottish schools

Cabinet Secretary for Education, Màiri McAllan, has said she will pursue stronger guidance and consult on a law that would make Scottish schools

Phone‑free schools: will Scotland’s mobile ban really make classrooms safer?

The Scottish Government has made its clearest indication yet that it will pursue a national ban on phones in schools.

The Scottish Government has made its clearest indication yet that it will pursue a national ban on phones in schools.

Scottish schools could go 'phone-free' by law after secretary confirms stance

A new artificial intelligence tool is being trialled for its impact on classroom teachers' professional development.

A new artificial intelligence tool is being trialled for its impact on classroom teachers' professional development.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Glasgow researchers trialling AI tool that records pupils and lessons

Explained: How does the regulator respond to allegations of teacher misconduct?

A survey of headteachers has returned sharp crticism for party education pledges, with calls to be more specific about the realities of teaching.

A survey of headteachers has returned sharp crticism for party education pledges, with calls to be more specific about the realities of teaching.

2026 Holyrood election

Headteachers rate party manifestos 'over ambitious, not well thought through'

Giving teachers a chance to learn from each other takes the education system back to basics, but

Giving teachers a chance to learn from each other takes the education system back to basics, but

Scotland demands more teachers, but are they actually in demand?

Edinburgh teacher Fionnuala Glover wins Scotland’s Inspiring History Teaching Award.

Edinburgh teacher Fionnuala Glover wins Scotland’s Inspiring History Teaching Award.

Meet Scotland's most inspiring teacher from Edinburgh High School, Holy Rood RC

Number of specialist ASN teachers in primary schools falls lowest levels on record

Number of specialist ASN teachers in primary schools falls lowest levels on record

ASN in Scotland's Schools

Number of specialist ASN teachers in primary schools falls to lowest level on record

Jenny Gilruth speaking at the EIS AGM in Aviemore

Jenny Gilruth speaking at the EIS AGM in Aviemore

Scotland's teachers back strike action over broken SNP manifesto promises

The Scottish Government has allocated millions to increase teacher numbers, yet numbers have fallen in recent years.

The Scottish Government has allocated millions to increase teacher numbers, yet numbers have fallen in recent years.

General Teaching Council for Scotland

Teacher numbers fall despite £623m allocated to maintain them

‘We don’t love understaffing’: Teachers confront officials with Valentine's cards

HM Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland highlighted concern among officers about a lack of

HM Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland highlighted concern among officers about a lack of

Dr Stephen Pathirana

Damning watchdog report lays bare Scottish Public Pensions Agency failures

It has become increasingly difficult for newly-qualified teachers to secure permanent, full-time posts.

It has become increasingly difficult for newly-qualified teachers to secure permanent, full-time posts.

Scottish Government

What is really going on with new teacher recruitment in Scotland?

Only 568 teachers secured a permanent post last year

Only 568 teachers secured a permanent post last year

Gilruth: Teachers in Scotland ‘more expensive’ to employ than in 2021

Teaching staff represented by the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) at Craigclowan School, near Perth, will take strike action on Monday and Tuesday

Teaching staff represented by the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) at Craigclowan School, near Perth, will take strike action on Monday and Tuesday

Teachers at Scottish private school strike over pensions dispute

Alghoul now studies at Glasgow University.

Alghoul now studies at Glasgow University.

'A chance to breathe again': This Palestinian educator has made Glasgow her home

Giving teachers a chance to learn from each other takes the education system back to basics, but

Giving teachers a chance to learn from each other takes the education system back to basics, but

Was the Scottish Government bluffing on a recent teacher number claim?

The SNP and Scottish Government promised to increase teacher numbers, but targets have now been missed.

The SNP and Scottish Government promised to increase teacher numbers, but targets have now been missed.

How the SNP failed to keep its promises on teacher numbers in Scottish schools

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth visit to Stonelaw High School in Rutherglen, Thursday 15th August

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth visit to Stonelaw High School in Rutherglen, Thursday 15th August

Data confirms Scottish Government has failed to deliver teacher numbers pledges

The Scottish Government and local authorities are at odds over how realistic plans are to cut class contact time, how much individual proposals will cost, and how many teachers Scotland needs to make it work.

The Scottish Government and local authorities are at odds over how realistic plans are to cut class contact time, how much individual proposals will cost, and how many teachers Scotland needs to make it work.

Councils warn Scottish class-time cuts rest on ‘untested’ and unrealistic plans

The Scottish Public Pensions Agency is in the dock amid a £1.7bn scandal

The Scottish Public Pensions Agency is in the dock amid a £1.7bn scandal

Dr Stephen Pathirana

‘Pathetic Pathirana must go’: Anger erupts over £1.7bn pension scandal apology

Falling teacher numbers has been a constant headache for the Scottish Government, but what is the right approach?

Falling teacher numbers has been a constant headache for the Scottish Government, but what is the right approach?

Does Scotland really need more teachers - or could the money be better spent?

North Ayrshire Council could cut teacher numbers and pupil support in an attempt to balance its books.

North Ayrshire Council could cut teacher numbers and pupil support in an attempt to balance its books.

Councils weigh teacher and support cuts as pressure mounts over £12.5m budget gap

Jenny Gilruth has come under significant pressure over the promise to cut teachers' contact time.

Jenny Gilruth has come under significant pressure over the promise to cut teachers' contact time.

'Gilruth's teacher contact time proposals are just a cynical political ploy'

The Scottish Government's last election manifesto promised to cut teachers' contact time by 90 minutes per week.

The Scottish Government's last election manifesto promised to cut teachers' contact time by 90 minutes per week.

Gilruth under fire for announcing surprise proposals one day after union talks

Teachers are set to ballot for strike action.

Teachers are set to ballot for strike action.

'Out of control': How Scottish secondary school teachers are fighting back

Glasgow has a new director of education.

Glasgow has a new director of education.

Interim Glasgow education director appointed amid controversy

Scotland's largest teaching union says school staff are 'exhausted' as they battle an 'intolerable workload'

Scotland's largest teaching union says school staff are 'exhausted' as they battle an 'intolerable workload'

Explained: Why are Scotland's teachers to be balloted on new strike action?

The cost of paying supply teachers has increased to £76m

The cost of paying supply teachers has increased to £76m

The full cost of paying Scotland's supply teachers last year has been revealed

The fundraiser has been set up to help a teacher from Gaza.

The fundraiser has been set up to help a teacher from Gaza.

Why Scots are raising funds to get a Gazan teacher to a top university

Council bosses spent more than £20 million on agency staff to cover vacancies and absences last financial year in Glasgow

Council bosses spent more than £20 million on agency staff to cover vacancies and absences last financial year in Glasgow

Glasgow City Council

Council spent £11m on supply teachers to cover vacancies and absences last year

Research has found that teachers are affected by a workload and wellbeing crisis in Scotland and beyond.

Research has found that teachers are affected by a workload and wellbeing crisis in Scotland and beyond.

The ‘perfect storm’ of pressures threatening the teaching profession here and beyond

School Leaders Scotland warns that major reform is needed to make school leadership roles sustainable for staff.

School Leaders Scotland warns that major reform is needed to make school leadership roles sustainable for staff.

'Exhausted, helpless, frustrated' - survey reveals crisis in high school leadership

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth is still to inform councils of her decision regarding financial penalties for those who do not increase teacher numbers

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth is still to inform councils of her decision regarding financial penalties for those who do not increase teacher numbers

Scottish Government fails to update councils on teacher numbers sanctions

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth must decide whether to apply financial sanctions on councils

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth must decide whether to apply financial sanctions on councils

Scottish Government

Scottish Government threatened with legal action over teacher numbers sanctions

EIS protest Glasgow

EIS protest Glasgow

teacher strikes

Teachers consider strike action in dispute over class contact time

Plans to cut teacher numbers in Glasgow led to concerns about potential strike action, but a recent independent report has suggested that allowing Scottish teacher numbers to fall in line with pupil numbers could be lead to better financial health.

Plans to cut teacher numbers in Glasgow led to concerns about potential strike action, but a recent independent report has suggested that allowing Scottish teacher numbers to fall in line with pupil numbers could be lead to better financial health.

Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)

Government and unions reject report suggesting teacher numbers should fall

Glasgow teachers vote in favour of strike action in battle against cuts

Glasgow teachers vote in favour of strike action in battle against cuts

Glasgow City Council

Glasgow teachers vote in favour of strike action in battle against cuts

Scotland’s biggest teaching union will ballot members over potential strike action in Glasgow.

Scotland’s biggest teaching union will ballot members over potential strike action in Glasgow.

Teaching union to ballot members over potential strike action in Glasgow

Teacher numbers have fallen again despite an SNP manifesto commitment to increase them

Teacher numbers have fallen again despite an SNP manifesto commitment to increase them

Teacher numbers fall again as additional support needs reach record levels

Teachers have threatened to declare a formal dispute with the Scottish Government

Teachers have threatened to declare a formal dispute with the Scottish Government

Scottish Government

Teachers threaten formal dispute over ‘unacceptable’ class contact time

SNP Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth continues negotiating with local authorities over the distribution of £145.5m in special funding to maintain teacher numbers.

SNP Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth continues negotiating with local authorities over the distribution of £145.5m in special funding to maintain teacher numbers.

Scottish Government

ScotGov "does not have" information on £145m negotiations