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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Teachers Update

21 July 2020 · Department for Education

Proposed by Gavin Williamson Con Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Education

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At a glance

Key points

  • Teachers' pay increases recommended by the School Teachers' Review Body are to be accepted in full.
  • A 5.5 percent increase for starting salaries and a 3.1 percent overall paybill increase will be implemented.
  • The consultation period for these changes will last eight weeks.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the publication of the School Teachers' Review Body report recommending pay increases for teachers.

Action requested

The minister proposes to accept the STRB's recommendations in full, implementing a 5.5% increase for starting salaries and a 3.1% overall paybill increase. The consultation period will be eight weeks.

Key facts

  • The STRB recommends a 5.5% uplift to the minima of the main pay range.
  • A 2.75% uplift is proposed for the maxima of the main pay range and other pay ranges and allowances.
  • This is equivalent to a 3.1% increase in the overall paybill.
  • Starting salaries will be increased by £1,341 to £1,677 depending on location.
  • Core schools funding will be increased by £2.6 billion this year, £4.8 billion in 2021-22, and £7.1 billion in 2022-3.
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