General
8.1 The SNCT has agreed disciplinary and grievance frameworks (as set out in Appendix 2.11 and Appendix 2.13 ) that provide a basis for the development of locally agreed disciplinary and grievance procedures.
Discipline
8.2 In accordance with a locally agreed disciplinary procedure, action may be taken by the authority where a teacher`s performance or conduct causes serious concern. The General Teaching Council for Scotland`s Framework on Teacher Competence is at Appendix 2.12 .
Grievance
8.3 Every teacher has the right to seek redress for grievances relating to their employment. Where a teacher, or a number of teachers collectively, wish to raise a grievance with their employer they can use of a locally agreed grievance procedure. The framework procedure is provided at Appendix 2.13 and the SNCT Appeals Procedure (only applicable in disputes involving national conditions of service) is at Appendix 2.14 .