Teaching union selects new leader

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Scotland’s largest teaching union has selected a new general secretary.

Larry Flanagan will take up the position with the Education Institute of Scotland (EIS in April when current secretary Ronnie Smith retires.

EIS president Alan Munro said: «I am delighted that Larry Flanagan has been appointed as the Institute’s new general secretary. His experience and suitability are beyond doubt as he has proven in his previous roles. «

He continued: «Larry takes on this post at a critical time for the EIS and for Scottish education which face unprecedented challenges on a number of fronts.

«I and the Council of the Institute are clear that Larry will be well able to meet these challenges in the years ahead making full use of his considerable leadership skills.»

Mr Flanagan is currently the Principal Teacher of English at Hillhead High School in Glasgow. He was selected by a specially convened meeting of the EIS National Council in Edinburgh today.

Mr Flanagan said: «I am delighted and honoured to have been selected as general secretary of the EIS.

«Ronnie Smith, our current general secretary, will be a hard act to follow but I look forward to the challenge immensely.»

Mr Flanagan has a long association with the union and has held a number of roles with the EIS.

He is a member of its Executive Committee and represents the EIS on the Scottish Government’s Curriculum for Excellence Management Board.

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