LNCT Agreements
Under the terms of the 2001 Agreement, A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century, certain matters were devolved to Local Negotiating Committees for Teachers for local agreement (Annex F).
LNCTs are required to have constitutions setting out the recognition and procedures arrangements. In addition to a negotiating function, LNCTs will also provide a consultative mechanism.
In the sections which follow, LNCT agreements are set out on a Council by Council basis.
| File | Agreement Title | Owner | Category | Date Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redeployment of Extra-Numerary Teaching Staff at All Levels | Dumfries and Galloway | Appointment Procedures | 30 Jan 2026 | |
| Professional Review and Development and Professional Update Procedures | Edinburgh | Staff Development Arrangements | 21 Jan 2026 | |
| 36 - SPECIAL LEAVE POLICY | Angus | Other Leave and Absence Arrangements | 20 Jan 2026 | |
| 19 - Employment of Teachers on Short-Term Supply and Fixed Term Contracts (Amended)) | Angus | Particulars of Employment | 20 Jan 2026 | |
| LNCT 2025 01 Guidance on Evotix | Falkirk | Other Matters | 13 Jan 2026 | |
| NGT/22 (Revised) AIP Guidance | Falkirk | Other Matters | 13 Jan 2026 | |
| LNCT 2025 02 Guidance on Remote Learning | Falkirk | Other Matters | 13 Jan 2026 | |
| LNCT Agreement on Student Placement | Aberdeen City | Other Matters | 16 Dec 2025 | |
| Head Teacher Appointment Policy | Argyll and Bute | Appointment Procedures | 15 Dec 2025 | |
| The Provision of Time and Facilities for Teachers to Undertake Trade Union Duties and Activities | Argyll and Bute | Other Allowances | 12 Dec 2025 | |
| A2 Collegiate Agreement Guide and WTA Proforma Nov 2025 | Scottish Borders | School Based Consultation | 12 Dec 2025 | |
| B2 Policy for PRD and Professional Learning for Teachers 2025 | Scottish Borders | Staff Development Arrangements | 12 Dec 2025 | |
| Emergency Closures | Argyll and Bute | Other Matters | 12 Dec 2025 | |
| LNCT/21/35 Configuration of the School Day | Aberdeenshire | Other Matters | 10 Dec 2025 | |
| LNCT/25/09 Career Break Factsheet | Aberdeenshire | Other Leave and Absence Arrangements | 05 Dec 2025 |
The Pay and Conditions of Service for teachers and associated professionals employed by Scottish Councils is detailed in the SNCT Handbook of Conditions of Service.
The Handbook came into effect on 1 August 2007 and replaces all previously issued SNCT Circulars.
It has been issued to LNCT Joint Secretaries.