Permanent salaries rose at the fastest rate in Aberdeen, while the strongest rise in temp hourly pay was posted in Glasgow.

BBC: Scottish jobs market 'steadily improving'

Salaries for permanent staff rose at the fastest rate since May 2012.

BBC: Bank of Scotland jobs barometer shows further growth

Expulsions of children aged five to 11 increased slightly from 1, 436 to 1, 450, while the secondary permanent exclusion figures rose to 7, 740 from 7, 305.

BBC: Expulsions rise for second year

"The number of people appointed to both permanent and temporary jobs rose while the number of vacancies increased, " he said.

BBC: Woman entering a job centre

The number of people seeking permanent work across the country rose for the 26th month in a row.

BBC: Scots job market recovery 'slows' down

Permanent salaries fell marginally, while hourly temp pay rates rose strongly during September.

BBC: Scottish jobs market 'continues to improve'