Jamie Aitken

Teacher living in Glasgow. #StrathPGDE 2018 #StrathNQT 2019 #StrathEduAlum! BA (Hons) Politics with English. All views are my own.

[ERC STEM & Learning for Sustainability @ERC_STEM]

Another productive meeting for the Cluster STEM Mentors to finalise our upcoming bespoke CLPL programme for ERC practitioners. It's a pleasure to work with such a passionate & enthusiastic team, committed to upskilling staff & improving STEM learning #BuildingERCsSTEMpire

[EIS @EISUnion]

The EIS stands in full solidarity with @unisonscot members within Education who have been forced to take strike action today in the just fight for fair pay. #PayUpForCouncilStaff

[EIS @EISUnion]

"An overall decrease in teacher numbers...coupled with the biggest drop in post-probation employment in over a decade, points to a deeply troubled landscape in the staffing of education as a vital public service." - EIS General Secretary Andrea Bradley

https://t.co/sEFMGP8w2V

[Jamie Aitken @MrAitkenTweets]

What a week it's been. Very, very proud of the kids; who all smashed it. Some real stars in the making, some who had never done any drama before in their lives. 126 kids all involved in some way.

Now onto the residential next week!

[Jamie Aitken @MrAitkenTweets]

On the picket line this morning. Lots of great public support and beeps!

We will win this fight!

@EISUnion @EISEastRen

[EIS @EISUnion]

We are asking parents with children in the constituencies affected by targeted strike action, to contact Govt leaders, urging them to find a solution to end the current dispute over teachers' pay. A model text is available on our website:
https://t.co/aJ4cH7semD

[EIS @EISUnion]

We are now approaching a year since trade unions submitted their pay claim on behalf of Scotland’s teachers. We are again urging Scottish Government & COSLA to #PayAttention and return to the negotiating table with an improved & fair pay offer for Scotland's teachers. #EISStrike

[EIS @EISUnion]

A phenomenal turnout at the East Renfrewshire rally. Teachers do not want to be on strike, but are taking strike action as a last resort in their pursuit of a fair pay deal. #PayAttention #EISStrike

[Jamie Aitken @MrAitkenTweets]

Next shift! Great support from the public on Clarkston Road! @EISEastRen @EISUnion

[Jamie Aitken @MrAitkenTweets]

On the picket line! @EISUnion @EISEastRen

[EIS @EISUnion]

It has been 350 days since our pay claim was submitted and 62 days since the Scottish Government & COSLA last made an offer. Only a fair and credible offer can end this dispute. #PayAttention #EISStrike

[EIS @EISUnion]

We are calling members in Primary, Special Schools (Primary and Primary/Secondary) & Early Years out on strike on 10th Jan & members in Secondary & Special Schools (Secondary only) & all Associated Professionals on 11th Jan.

Find out more on our website: https://t.co/IqD9jPxzG2

[EIS @EISUnion]

We will be striking again in the New Year unless Scot Gov & COSLA can get into the Christmas spirit, stop being Scrooges & bring a decent offer to the table before the holidays. The EIS & the other unions have given them plenty of options to think about

https://t.co/FqhcyOu8Z8

[EIS Glasgow @EISGlasgow]

Brian Smith @unisonscot "There's enough money in society, it's just in the wrong hands" victory to the trade union movement #PayAttention

[Jamie Aitken @MrAitkenTweets]

Pretty emotional being on the picket line from 7.30 this morning then the @EISUnion rally at Glasgow Green this afternoon. Great to see such fantastic support from the public! Solidarity with all striking workers.

[Jamie Aitken @MrAitkenTweets]

@G_Armstrong21 Your story is a belter in it!

[Jamie Aitken @MrAitkenTweets]

Always loved writing, but always made excuses to not finish a story or a project. During summer I wrote a few and decided to send one in to the @scottishbktrust @BookWeekScot Scotland's Stories which was chosen to be featured in this book. Pretty buzzing! #BookWeekScotland

[Jamie Aitken @MrAitkenTweets]

My #PedagooFriday was being present during the P7 #dungeonsanddragons lunchtime club. I say I was just present, as it was completely run by two incredibly enthusiastic, imaginative and fun pupils. I'd highly recommend if you have anyone in your P7 class to facilitate such a club.

[St Albert's Primary @StAlbertsG41]

#CreatingConscienceLedCommunities