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Department for Education Update
19 July 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
At a Glance
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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