Members of Scotland's largest teaching union the EIS have accepted a pay deal to end long-running school strikes.

Teachers will receive a 7% pay rise backdated to last April, a further 5% next month and 2% in January.

The union suspended strikes last week when the pay offer was made. The EIS said 90% voted for the deal, from a ballot turnout of 82%.

Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said it was a "fair, affordable and sustainable" offer.

The EIS said that pay for most teachers would increase by 12.3% by next month, then 14.6% by January 2024.

 

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