Jobless teachers urged to find posts in England

By Rory Reynolds

UNEMPLOYED teachers in Scotland are being lured south of the border with the promise of secure jobs and better wages.

Specialist recruitment firm Uteach has launched a major campaign to find Scots teachers jobs in the south of England, with perks including pre-paid flights.

The Coatbridge-based firm is also placing teachers at schools where they will receive cash boosts and up to £1,500 in rent allowances.

Kathleen Brennan, director of Uteach, said: “We are the only teaching agency in Scotland. But before now we haven’t actually dealt with Scotland.

“Scottish teachers previously haven’t needed to move, but there are so few posts now.

MSPs take on Scottish football greats in anti-racism challenge 269

A TEAM of MSPs took on Scottish football greats in a bid to drive racism out of football.

The Scottish Parliament’s team – including Ken Macintosh, John Park, Tavish Scott, Frank McAveety and Andy Kerr – took on a celebrity packed eleven at Tynecastle Stadium last Friday.

But the team didn’t stand much chance against the team of former pros, who included Gary MacKay, Chic Charnley and Gordon Smith.

The match organised by ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ is aimed at raising awareness over the prejudices which still blight Scottish football.
 
The game launched a fortnight of anti-racist football activities.