House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Department for Education Update
19 July 2022 · Department for Education
Proposed by James Cleverly Con Braintree
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At a glance
Key points
- Minister James Cleverly announces the acceptance of the School Teachers' Review Body's recommendations on pay awards for teachers in 2022/23.
- An 8.9 percent increase to starting salaries outside London and a 5 percent pay award for experienced teachers and leaders are accepted for the 2022/23 academic year.
- The measures aim to meet the manifesto commitment of achieving a 30,000 starting salary by September 2024.
Issue summary
The minister announces the acceptance of the School Teachers' Review Body's recommendations on pay awards for teachers in 2022/23.
Action requested
The minister accepts an 8.9% uplift to starting salaries outside London and a 5% pay award for experienced teachers and leaders in 2022/23, aiming to deliver the manifesto commitment of a £30,000 starting salary by September 2024.
Key facts
- The STRB's recommendations cover the remit issued in December 2021 for the next two academic years.
- An 8.9% uplift to starting salaries outside London and a 5% pay award for experienced teachers and leaders are recommended.
- Funding for this pay award comes from the £7 billion cash increase to core schools’ funding by 2024-25, with a £4 billion increase in 2022-23 compared to 2021-22.
- A consultation will last for 10 weeks inviting statutory consultees to contribute.
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