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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LNCT 38 - Flexible Working Policy | Highland | Uncategorised | 03 Jun 2025 | |
| LNCT 37 - Special Leave Policy | Highland | Uncategorised | 03 Jun 2025 | |
| LNCT 24 - Use of Temporary Contracts for Teaching Staff | Highland | Uncategorised | 03 Jun 2025 | |
| Salary Placement | Edinburgh | Appointment Procedures | 28 May 2025 | |
| Procedure for the Recruitment and Selection of Promoted Posts, excluding Headteachers | Edinburgh | Other Matters | 27 May 2025 | |
| Supervision of Senior Classes | Aberdeen City | Other Matters | 27 May 2025 | |
| LNCT/25/03 Agreement Short Term Supply | Aberdeenshire | Uncategorised | 16 May 2025 | |
| LNCT/25/04 Working Time Agreement 2025-2026 | Aberdeenshire | Uncategorised | 16 May 2025 | |
| Special Leave (JNCT 1.9) | South Ayrshire | Other Leave and Absence Arrangements | 29 Apr 2025 | |
| LNCT/25/02 Grievance Procedure 2025 | Aberdeenshire | Uncategorised | 14 Apr 2025 | |
| Scheme of Leave of Absence for Teaching Staff 2024 | Dumfries and Galloway | Other Leave and Absence Arrangements | 14 Apr 2025 | |
| West Lothian LNCT - Voluntary and Compulsory Transfer | West Lothian | Other Matters | 02 Apr 2025 | |
| Time off for Trade Union Duties (JNCT 1.14) | South Ayrshire | Other Matters | 26 Mar 2025 | |
| Working Time Arrangements | North Ayrshire | Specific Duties and Remits | 24 Mar 2025 | |
| 35 Hour Week Agreement March 2025 (JNCT 2.7) | South Ayrshire | Other Matters | 24 Mar 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.