Miss McCleary

Primary Teacher. Dance Teacher. Zoology Graduate.

[SJ @sarah06374]

"A teacher shortage," say the government.
So why are there thousands of qualified Scottish teachers without work?
"Children are behind due to the pandemic," they cry.
"No money to employ teachers," say the Council.
@NicolaSturgeon
@S_A_Somerville #letusteach
@ScottishTempor1

[KRS @KRSEARS]

I love my job, I have worked hard to become a teacher. Making a difference to a child is the best feeling. Shame the Scottish govt. do not feel that teachers & pupils deserve stability of permanent teaching staff. #letusteach ⁦@NicolaSturgeon⁩ https://t.co/LVFX0fGVN9

[Mrs McLeod @MrsLogueMcLeod]

You can’t put Scotland’s children first if you are putting their teachers last. Please put an end to temporary contracts! ⁦@S_A_Somerville⁩ ⁦@NicolaSturgeon ⁦@willie_rennie⁩ ⁦@Ross_Greer⁩ ⁦@ScottishTempor1⁩ #letusteach https://t.co/OpelmPUCxE

[Erin Amanda Wilmot @erinamanda12]

@S_A_Sommerville
@ScottishTempor1
https://t.co/jzf4gcczWo
This is not good enough! Want to close the attainment gap? Utilise every resource available? Then
#letusteach

[Michelle Mitchell @MichMitchTeach]

"A teacher shortage," they said. "You're a natural," they said. "A handful of posts," they said. "Are you interested in being on a list for a temporary contract?” they asked. #letusteach
@S_A_Sommerville
@NicolaSturgeon
@ScottishTempor1 https://t.co/0zABGFxGl9

[Alison Harrigan @AlisonHarrigan3]

#letusteach @S_A_Somerville
Need teachers you say? Try employing all the unemployed/ temporary contracted staff on a more permanent basis!!

https://t.co/BMdthDtgKY

[Scottish Temporary Teachers @ScottishTempor1]

@S_A_Somerville @NicolaSturgeon You can’t put Scotland’s children first if you keep putting Scotland’s teachers last! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @willie_rennie @Ross_Greer @AnasSarwar @patrickharvie @Douglas4Moray #letusteach @ScottishTempor1 https://t.co/yJ7LMPCV3r

[Miss McCleary @Miss_L_McCleary]

That time of year again. Our group now has over 2500 temporary teachers. This is unacceptable. @letusteach
https://t.co/TRyQfQPl9k
@S_A_Somerville @NicolaSturgeon @ScottishTempor1 @EISUnion

[Miss Gemma Munro ✿ @MissGemmaMunro]

Wish he would listen to the teachers and all.

[Miss McCleary @Miss_L_McCleary]

Further proof that teaching in Scotland is hugely oversaturated. Explains why there are over 1400 of us without work just now after qualifying in recent years - and despite passing all our job interviews. This isn't sustainable....

[Strathclyde Institute of Education @StrathEDU]

One week to go until we welcome nearly 1,000 Student Teachers to Strathclyde!

[Miss McCleary @Miss_L_McCleary]

It's up to councils now to ensure we are being utilised in the best way to provide support for our pupils, whilst allowing us the security to support our own families financially. The funds are there and we are all ready to teach.

[John Swinney @JohnSwinney]

Pleased that our schools will return full-time from 11 August. Guidance produced by Education Recovery Group is designed to create a safe environment for all staff and pupils. Delighted to invest £75m in additional teaching staff and new money to support Councils to open schools.

[Miss McCleary @Miss_L_McCleary]

We are all waiting ,desperately, to help our kids get back on track! ❤

[EIS @EISUnion]

Recruit more teachers to support education recovery for pupils, says EIS https://t.co/AYFugHXdKY #EISNews

[Miss McCleary @Miss_L_McCleary]

So grateful for the support from Larry in our endeavours to ensure no teacher suffers from a lack of security in employment this coming session.

[EIS @EISUnion]

EIS General Secretary Larry Flanagan has written to John Swinney regarding the current situation RQTs find themselves in regarding employment opportunities. A full copy of the letter can be found on our website. https://t.co/wGa3f1pR0n

[Miss Gemma Munro ✿ @MissGemmaMunro]

Reach 1000+ members on our fb group ✅
Reach 2500+ petition signatures ✅
Union meeting with Larry Flanagan✅
Meeting with DFM John Swinney ✅
Make it onto STV news✅
Not bad for a fortnight's work. #letusteachtoo

[Miss McCleary @Miss_L_McCleary]

An emotional day but so grateful to @JohnSwinney for giving us his time and listening to who and what we represent. Feeling hopeful we are on our way to securing jobs for all temporary teachers at this uncertain time.🍎

[Miss Gemma Munro ✿ @MissGemmaMunro]

Positive meeting today with DFM John Swinney alongside my teaching colleagues. As a group of 6 we felt very honoured to represent and share the plight of over 1000 teachers across Scotland. We are looking forward to meeting again with the DFM in the near future.#letusteachtoo

[Jobless Teacher @TeacherJobless]

When friends and family say "but there are lots of teaching jobs out there" #letusteach #letusteachtoo

[Miss McCleary @Miss_L_McCleary]

Delighted to be meeting with @JohnSwinney today to discuss the plight of over 1200 teachers who have found themselves with no guaranteed employment this session. At a time when our pupils need so much support, it is vital that we can provide it from a secure employment position.

[Miss McCleary @Miss_L_McCleary]

<3 x

[Miss Gemma Munro ✿ @MissGemmaMunro]

https://t.co/rpCoS28J5E

[Miss McCleary @Miss_L_McCleary]

Thank you for bringing more awareness to our plight. Interested to see what plans Mr Swinney will be putting in place to ensure the security of all teacher employment for this coming session and beyond.

[Emma Seith @Emma_Seith]

1/ Thousands of Scottish teachers ‘desperate’ for posts - many young teachers are considering giving up on their ‘dream job’ after struggling to find steady work, says @EISUnion in letter to @JohnSwinney https://t.co/CrMCcW9Zem

[Miss McCleary @Miss_L_McCleary]

A huge thanks to @EISUnion and Larry Flanagan giving us their time to hear our plight. We look forward to discussing things with @JohnSwinney on Friday!

[EIS @EISUnion]

EIS General Secretary Larry Flanagan has written to John Swinney regarding the current situation RQTs find themselves in regarding employment opportunities. A full copy of the letter can be found on our website. https://t.co/wGa3f1pR0n