Industrial action by school leaders will be “necessary” if members reject the “inadequate” pay offer from the Government, a union leader has warned.
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has said it could move to a second formal industrial action ballot if its members turn down the pay offer.
After a period of intensive talks, the Government has offered teachers a £1,000 one-off payment for the current school year (2022/23) and an average 4.5% rise for staff next year (2023/24).
The National Education Union (NEU), which has staged recent strikes over pay, has urged its members to reject the offer – and one of its leaders has refused to rule out fresh strikes on exam days.
Downing Street said it would be “hugely disappointing” if strikes disrupt exams for pupils in England.
