The May 2019 NJNC Agreement (Terms and Conditions) makes it a contractual requirement for lecturing staff to register with GTC Scotland. The June 2024 Agreement makes further provision in relation to the registration process (Full Registration and Provisional (Conditional) Registration).

The first deadline for registration is 31st December 2025 which makes it a requirement for those who began working in the sector between 1st January 1979 and 31st December 2004 inclusive and hold a Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE); a GTC Scotland recognised primary or secondary teaching qualification gained in Scotland; or an equivalent teaching qualification gained outside of Scotland to be fully registered with GTC Scotland.

Please make sure to apply for registration now in order to ensure you meet this contractual requirement if you are in this first tranche.

You can find out more information on the EIS website (including on TQFE issues) and please get in touch if you have any questions.

GTCS Professional update

Professional update will be kicking in for lecturers soon. There will be a new system from the GTCS, all details will migrate over from old to new systems. My PL (professional learning) tab will be added to lecturer My GTCS accounts in January.

Information on the new system and on the update process can be found on the following webpages:

The EIS is actively working with the GTCS to create easily accessible, simple guidance on the update process for lecturers. There will be sessions in December /January to introduce this content.

For any branch enquiries please get in touch with your local reps.