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Probationers

EIS Membership continues to be FREE for up to 16 months from the start of your probation.


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Welcome to the EIS Probationer Teachers section of our website.

Designed specifically for probationary teachers to provide tips and advice to help you through your probation year with information on how the EIS can support you. 

Become a member

The EIS is Scotland's largest education union representing over 80% of the country's teaching professionals.

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EIS Membership continues to be FREE for up to 16 months from the start of your probation. At the end of your free period of membership a further discount of 50% will be available for 9 months for those who complete a direct debit mandate prior to the end of December 2023. 

There are many reasons to be part of the EIS. 

As a probationer member you will be entitled to the full range of EIS services such as representation, legal advice, professional learning opportunities and an EIS Extra Discount Card.

Join online today for FREE.

Get Involved

Unions are strongest when members are engaged, and we hope you'll become an active participant during your probation year or once you are an established teacher. 

Remember, we’re here to help if you need us.

Welcome to the EIS

Welcome

Welcome to the EIS Probationer Teachers section of our website.
Update your Details | EIS

Update your details

EIS Student members automatically become full EIS members at the start  of their probationary year.
The Teacher Induction Scheme – The Probationary Year

Teacher Induction Scheme

The Teacher Induction Scheme provides a guaranteed one-year training post in a local authority schoo ...
Probationer Webinar | EIS

What Comes Next? Get Prepared for Teaching After Probation

As your union, the EIS is here to support you at every stage of your professional journey, including ...
Get Involved with the union

Getting Involved

EIS Membership provides you with the benefits of being part of Scotland’s largest and most ...
Classroom Management | EIS

Classroom Management

One of the most common concerns of student teachers is how to go about classroom managemen ...
Webinars | EIS

Webinars

A selection of training events hosted by the EIS for probationers

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