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The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) is the largest teaching union in Scotland, representing over 80% of the country's teachers and lecturers.


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

We have developed a central role as one of the most respected voices in education in Scotland. We have a commitment to high standards of education and to a society which offers young people the best opportunities in education, training as well as social and cultural development.

Since the 1970s we have played a full part in the trade union movement in Scotland, across the UK and internationally, through affiliation to and active participation in the following trade union organisations: 

  • Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) 
  • Trades Union Congress (TUC) 
  • Education International (EI) and the European Trade Union Committee for Education

The EIS donates 0.5% of its subscription income to sponsorship of the arts in Scotland and we are committed to seeking improvement in teaching salaries and in conditions of service. 

Policies

We have developed policies covering the full range of educational and professional issues which impact on teachers in nursery, primary secondary and special schools.

We also respond to consultative documents on educational matters from the Scottish Government and other national bodies. In these discussions, all senior EIS representatives are informed by developed EIS policy on educational matters.

Campaigning

We campaign for quality professional learning for all teachers and, in partnership with a number of university providers have responsibility for delivering a growing number of PL opportunities. We play an important role in the campaign to protect the distinctive nature of Scottish education and the quality of provision.

Pay and Conditions of Service

We negotiate on all matters of pay and conditions of service on behalf of school teachers with local authority and government representatives within the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT). We are the largest union represented, and have the overall majority on the teachers’ side.

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Why the EIS should be your union

Why you should join EIS

Videos and 10 reasons detailing the benefits of being an EIS member and the work of the union.
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Who can join?

You can join the EIS if you are employed in Scotland in one of the following categories or if you ar ...
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How much will I pay?

Details of subscriptions types and costs
How we are funded | EIS

How we are funded

The EIS is funded principally by its members’ contributions, although investment income is ...
Our Carbon Footprint | EIS

Our Carbon Footprint

During 2019, The Educational Institute of Scotland engaged with external consultants to pr ...
EIS Political Fund 2018

EIS Political Fund

Trade Union legislation makes clear the rights of unions to pursue the interests of their ...
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EIS Constitution

The Constitution of the EIS

The Educational Institute of Scotland

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