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College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 3d

Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 4d

Colleges Scotland and campus trade unions (EIS-FELA, UNISON, Unite and GMB) are supporting Wear Red Day and showing racism the red card. Read the joint statement: bit.ly/48A5mvP #WRD25

College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 11d

#WorldMenopauseDay isn’t far away — the perfect time to spotlight how colleges and trade unions have developed a Menopause Policy that shows what Fair Work looks like:

💡 Real support 🕓 Flexible hours 💬 Open conversations

Read more in this joint blog for the Fair Work Convention 👉 bit.ly/4q4Q20s

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 19d

The latest @auditscotland.bsky.social report on Scotland’s colleges has highlighted a real-terms 20% cut to college funding since 2021/22. Read our response: bit.ly/3KRI8r2

Audit Scotland report highlights 20% cut to colleges

Colleges Scotland is the collective voice of the college sector in Scotland; striving to create cohesive and sustainable partnerships, demonstrate positive impa

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College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · Sep 17

Well worth a look for educators and advisers who are guiding learners through the new Recognition of Prior Learning process.

#LifelongLearning

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RPL Hub - Educators and Advisors

We provided dedicated advice to educators and advisors in Scotland on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Try our RPL Guide today.

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College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · Sep 2

Due to retirement, we’re seeking a new Head of National Bargaining. This role will:

▪️ Lead negotiations with trade unions at strategic and operational levels
▪️ Drive forward job evaluation for college support staff
▪️ Build strong relationships with stakeholders

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3VqrOQe

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College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · Aug 18

Lots of fantastic resources here for college lecturing and support staff who are looking to progress their professional development 👇👇

CDN @coldevnet.bsky.social · Aug 13

🚀 New to teaching in Scotland’s colleges?

Our Teaching in Colleges Today (TiCT) units at SCQF Levels 7 & 8 support your professional development – from your first day to building confident, effective practice.

Learn more on #CDNLearnOnline 👇
bit.ly/3JudJOS

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SQA @sqanews.bsky.social · Aug 8

BLOG: Want to open up loads of career and education opportunities? If so, college could be the right next step for you. 🫵

In this blog. our friends at Colleges Scotland share many more reasons why choosing college is a great option.

Take a look: info.sqa.org.uk/4o0vxRw

#SQAresults #NoWrongPath

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College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · Aug 7

Recruitment is now open for the role of Director at College Employers Scotland - read more about the opportunity here 👉 bit.ly/4mv3sjR

College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · Jun 26

Following the appointment of our former Director as permanent CEO of @collegesscot.bsky.social, we're delighted to announce new acting leaders who will work to ensure recent progress in a number of important areas is maintained 👉 bit.ly/40kBjTU

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · Jun 24

Our annual Keyfacts booklet has been published bit.ly/449twcG #choosecollege

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College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · Jun 11

Colleges are committed to embedding #FairWork principles and have taken forward a range of measures. These include accelerated payment of the #RealLivingWage increase.

We’re looking forward to exploring how Fair Work Convention tools could help to deliver further progress 👉 bit.ly/3Fx6Z1r

College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · Jun 3

The programme for this year’s #FairWorkFestival (9 – 13 June) is continuing to grow. Find out more 👇

bit.ly/43wcuVT

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · May 28

Gavin Donoghue announced as new CEO for Colleges Scotland: bit.ly/4kwkk8W

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College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · Jun 2

Thanks to staff, Scotland’s colleges are places where learning can take place in an atmosphere of dignity and respect 👇 #PrideMonth

College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · May 26

As Glasgow Tech Week begins, Scotland’s colleges are ensuring staff have the digital abilities needed to support learning communities 👇

College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · May 23

The event listings for the upcoming Fair Work Festival (9 – 13 June 2025) have been published. Find out more 👇

bit.ly/43wcuVT

#FairWork

College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · May 19

College's compressed working week could see changes to working life #fairwork ... 👇

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513273...

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College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · May 15

West Lothian College has been trialling a reduction in staff working days.

Surveys suggest the trial has:

⚖️ improved work-life balance

📈 maintained or boosted staff performance

🙌 increased enthusiasm for permanent access to flexible hours

Read more: bit.ly/4j1SrEF

#FairWork

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CDN @coldevnet.bsky.social · May 14

🌟 CDN #CollegeAwards 2025 – Open for Entries! 🌟

Celebrate innovation, talent & achievement in Scotland’s colleges.

🚨 New for 2025: Changemakers Award!
🗓️ Enter by 26 June
📍 Ceremony: 4 Dec, Glasgow

💫It's your time to shine, submit your entry now:
cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/

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College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · May 14

Scotland’s colleges value diversity and equality – and staff are playing their part in ensuring every learner can thrive 👇

#BlackInclusionWeek

College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · May 12

High-quality professional learning is key to the world-class education offered by Scotland’s colleges 👇

#LearningAtWorkWeek

College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · Apr 30

College Employers Scotland welcomes the Scottish Government's new #FairWork digital hub, which offers resources to help organisations achieve their Fair Work goals 👉 bit.ly/4jv5JdD

Scotland’s colleges are proud to be places where fair working conditions for staff help to drive world-class learning.

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · Mar 31

We are Hiring - Chief Executive Officer

A unique leadership opportunity to shape the future of college education. Closing date for applications is Friday 25 April 2025.

View further information and apply collegesscotland.ac.uk/vacancies

We are Hiring - Chief Executive Officer. Colleges Scotland is being re-shaped and will continually evolve to meet the needs of the members and changing tertiary education landscape in Scotland.

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College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · Mar 20

Good leadership happens at all levels of an organisation.

@edinburghcollege.bsky.social lecturer Becky Galbraith – whose women’s football course is boosting opportunities for school pupils – spoke to us about taking a risk and delivering something new to education #IWD2025 👇

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Improving sport and fitness education for women and girls

YouTube video by John-Paul Holden

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College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · Mar 13

Mentoring has been integral to the success of many women with leadership roles at Scotland’s colleges.

In a new article to mark #IWD2025, Anne Campbell, @ayrshirecollege.bsky.social Vice-Principal, reflects on how strong female mentors supported her own professional growth 👇

bit.ly/3FDOXdd

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