The education secretary said the plans, along with a new pay deal, would form a new “National Deal” for teachers.
Gilruth said: “It is a statement of intent to empower Scotland’s teachers with the time, trust and tools they need to deliver transformative learning.
“By investing in teacher capacity, the aim is to create richer learning experiences and raise standards for every learner.
“Working together, we can shape a future where reduced class contact time is not just a logistical change but a catalyst for deeper professional engagement, improved wellbeing, and better outcomes for every learner.”
A survey by the EIS in June found the workload in schools was “unfair, unhealthy and unsustainable”.
Teachers said they were rarely or never able to do the work, preparation and correcting they had been asked to do within their working week.