Pay & Conditions

The latest news and analysis on teacher pay and school staff working conditions, including pay rise negotiations, pay scales, pensions and more

Yesterday

9th Jan 2026

NEU boss: ‘We will absolutely strike’ over teacher working hours
The directed time rule is at risk under government plans to expand enrichment activities for pupils, the leader of the biggest teaching union, Daniel Kebede, warns in an exclusive interview with Tes
Daniel Kebede
Exclusive

Thursday

8th Jan 2026

Outwood Grange turns £3m deficit into £3m surplus
Outwood Grange Academies Trust also upped its reserves by 9 per cent year-on-year to £43.7 million, its latest accounts show
Outwood Grange turns £3m deficit to £3m surplus

Sunday

28th Dec 2025

Why 2026 will be a pivotal year for the school workforce
The convergence of numerous decisions on pay, funding and workforce will mean the risk of industrial action is high this calendar year, writes Alistair Wood
Storm clouds on sunny day

Tuesday

16th Dec 2025

5 key challenges in teacher recruitment and retention
Teacher workload and leadership ‘churn’ are among the big issues for the school workforce, an MPs’ committee hears from the NEU, ASCL and NFER
Five key challenges in teacher recruitment and retention, MPs hear

Monday

15th Dec 2025

No extra funding for teacher pay, Treasury confirms
Treasury says the DfE must fund any teacher pay award from its existing budget, with no additional money being provided beyond spending review settlements
Treasury says there will be no extra funding for teacher pay awards

Thursday

4th Dec 2025

Almost 40% of mat leave returners leave teaching within 4 years
The first year following return from maternity leave carries greatest risk of attrition, according to data from a charity for parent-educators
Almost 40% of mat leave returners leave teaching within 4 years

Monday

24th Nov 2025

How does the headteacher gender pay gap vary across England?
Male secondary heads earn more in every region of England, but the size of the gap is heavily dependent on geography, Tes analysis reveals
Widening gap gender pay

Friday

21st Nov 2025

Why do teachers get such a bad deal on maternity pay?
With women making up the vast majority of the workforce, could better maternity leave pay help tackle the teacher retention crisis?
Why do teachers get such a bad deal on maternity pay?

Saturday

15th Nov 2025

What is the salary for a teacher in Scotland?
Scottish teachers have secured a three-stage pay deal taking them up to the 2026-27 academic year – here Tes details their exact salary rises, as well as those for school leaders, music instructors and educational psychologists
Scottish-principal-teacher-pay-scale-2025-26

Tuesday

11th Nov 2025

Scottish teachers get ‘certainty’ over pay for two years
But hours after the pay deal announcement details emerge of a ballot on strike action over teachers’ class-contact time
Scottish teachers get 'certainty' over pay for two years

Thursday

6th Nov 2025

How redesigning the teacher interview process boosted our hiring
After being demoralised by last-minute rejections, this leader explains why flipping the hiring process on its head has led to some impactful – and surprising – benefits
Showing your hand

Wednesday

5th Nov 2025

EIS recommends members accept two-year pay offer
Accepting the teacher pay offer would lead to initial 4.25 per cent rise for Scottish teachers, followed by 3.25 per cent in second year
EIS recommends members to accept two-year pay offer