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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agreement on the 35 hour Week for Teachers2019 | Shetland | Particulars of Employment | 22 Sep 2025 | |
| Maternity Scheme Teachers and Associated Professionals | North Ayrshire | Particulars of Employment | 17 Sep 2025 | |
| Flexible Working Policy for Teaching Staff at all levels 2025 - application form | Dumfries and Galloway | Other Allowances | 17 Sep 2025 | |
| Flexible Working Policy for Teaching Staff at all levels 2025 | Dumfries and Galloway | Other Allowances | 17 Sep 2025 | |
| Grievance Procedures (JNCT 1.11) | South Ayrshire | Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures | 01 Sep 2025 | |
| Self-Funded Sabbaticals | Edinburgh | Other Leave and Absence Arrangements | 01 Sep 2025 | |
| Job Sizing Agreement | Edinburgh | Specific Duties and Remits | 27 Aug 2025 | |
| WTA Framework Document 2025-2026 | East Lothian | Other Matters | 14 Aug 2025 | |
| Local Recognition and Procedure Agreement (JNCT 1.1) | South Ayrshire | School Based Consultation | 01 Aug 2025 | |
| Reporting of Violence or Aggression (JNCT 2.4) | South Ayrshire | Other Matters | 01 Aug 2025 | |
| Compulsory Transfer Procedures (Unpromoted) (JNCT 2.2b) | South Ayrshire | Particulars of Employment | 01 Aug 2025 | |
| Compulsory Transfer Procedures (Promoted) (JNCT 2.2a) | South Ayrshire | Particulars of Employment | 01 Aug 2025 | |
| Dumfries and Galloway Online Learning via DG Schools Connect Policy | Dumfries and Galloway | Specific Duties and Remits | 27 Jun 2025 | |
| School Closure Periods (JNCT 1.21) | South Ayrshire | Other Matters | 09 Jun 2025 | |
| Rates of Pay (JNCT 1.3) | South Ayrshire | Other Allowances | 09 Jun 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.