Talk of 5% pay rise doesn't come close

Speaking to media reports that teachers in England are set to be recommended a 5% pay rise, Dr Patrick Roach, NASUWT General Secretary, said:

"We have repeatedly asked Ministers to enter into talks to address the serious and damaging impact of real terms pay cuts on recruitment and retention in the teaching profession.

“It is extraordinary that the Government has chosen to delay the publication of the Pay Review Body report and refuses to engage in dialogue directly with the profession.