Teacher pay award may be reviewed

Published: 15 May, 2007

The two-year pay settlement for teachers in England and Wales could be reviewed because of rising inflation.

The independent body which advises the government has asked for its permission to reconsider the current pay deal. Ministers are considering the request.

The settlement, with 2.5% rises last September and next, included scope for a review if inflation were to pass 3.25%. The headline rate is now 4.8%.

The NUT teachers' union said this meant they faced "a significant pay cut".

It is understood that if the School Teachers Review Body is given the go-ahead it will start the process from scratch, taking fresh evidence and covering both school years from 2006 to 2008.

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