Created on: 06 Jul 2010 | Last modified: 01 Apr 2026
The EIS is Scotland's largest and most influential trade union and professional organisation for teachers and lecturers, with over 65,000 members working in all education sectors and at all career stages.
National Officer (Salaries)
Based in Edinburgh
£69,553 - £77,901 + FINAL SALARY PENSION SCHEME
Closing date - Wednesday 22th April 2026
An opportunity has arisen to join our team in a permanent, full-time role as National Officer (Salaries), working in direct support of the EIS Salaries Committee, which has responsibility for the protection and advancement of teachers’ pay, and terms and conditions of employment.
Duties of the post, which sits within the Employment Relations department, will include the servicing of and the provision of support to the EIS Salaries Committee; servicing the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (“SNCT”), comprising teacher trade unions, the Scottish Government and COSLA on behalf of local authority employers; and the provision of advice and training for EIS colleagues and members in relation to the SNCT and national terms and conditions of service. The post holder will also contribute to the organising and campaigning activities of the Institute as required.
The post will be based at the EIS Head Office in Edinburgh. However, the Institute has a Flexible Working Patterns policy, offering all members of staff a high degree of flexibility over the location at which work is carried out, subject to the overall requirements of the EIS and its members.
As a trade union employer, the EIS is committed to the principles of social justice and equality. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.