Founded in 1847 The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) is the oldest teaching union in the world.

Today the Institute has over 59,000 members, representing over 80% of teachers in Scotland, working in Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Special Education, right through to Further and Higher Education.

The EIS, as the biggest Scottish teaching union, has a firm commitment to quality education provision for all young people. Through a century and a half of existence the EIS has developed a central role as one of the most respected voices in education in Scotland . The EIS has strong policies for all stages of education- from nursery, primary, secondary and special through to further and higher education.

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06 November 2008
» Headteachers' Conference 2009
27 February 2009

06 November 2008
» Health & Safety Seminar
The next seminar for EIS-FELA Health and Safety Representatives will be held on Friday 5 December 2008.

06 November 2008
» Test page created by Joanna
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06 November 2008
» Emily Kemp
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06 November 2008
» Emma
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06 November 2008
» Administrative Assistant Vacancy
Based within our Membership department, you will provide clerical support for the department and secretarial support for all other departments.

04 November 2008
» Further & Higher Education Officer Vacancy
Initially based in Edinburgh, the role involves the provision of countrywide organisational support to further and higher education establishments. Duties also include committee administration, training, recruitment of members......

31 October 2008
» EIS comments on Teacher Employment
Commenting today on Cabinet Secretary Fiona Hyslop's announcement of the publication of the Teacher Employment Working Group Report, EIS General Secretary ...