3(a)
There was submitted a report by the Head of Schools relative to the SNCT Pay Agreement 2018/21. A copy of SNCT 18/70 setting out full details of the pay agreement was appended to the report.
The Head of Schools advised that Renfrewshire Council was committed to implementing the pay agreement in full and to ensuring that teachers received both elements of the pay award; back pay and uplift, in their June salary.
As each element of the pay award required to be processed independently using two separate payment systems, including Business World, the content of pay advice notices would appear somewhat different and teachers would be advised to expect this change of content layout.
The complexity of the exercise to ensure all salary payments were made correctly, including to new staff and to staff who had left, changed post or retired was acknowledged. The Teachers’ Side would be informed timeously, and before the payroll cut-off point, of any technical difficulties that might impact on the timescale for delivery of the pay award.
In terms of Job-sizing, the Head of Schools advised that a report on training would be submitted to the next meeting (AGM) by the Education Manager (Development).
In terms of Workload, the Head of Schools advised that Renfrewshire Council was committed to working with the Teachers’ Side to reduce the workload of teachers and to undertake joint activity to assist in reducing and preventing unnecessary workload through increasing teacher agency and school empowerment. It was noted that a sampling exercise would be undertaken to work through any issues and would conclude in the Autumn.
In terms of additional In-Service Days, the Head of Schools advised that, before the end of June, Renfrewshire Council would consult with all stakeholders on proposals for additional In-Service Days. It was recognised that, to minimise the likely impact on parents, the two additional days could be added to current long weekends.
DECIDED: That the report and information provided be noted.