5.5% pay rise for English teachers in 2024/25 academic year, approved by 95% of NEU members, supported by £1.2bn government allocation.

The National Education Union (NEU) in the UK has announced a 5.5% pay rise for teachers in England for the 2024/25 academic year, following a snap poll where 95% of members approved the offer. The government will allocate £1.2 billion to support this increase. NEU General Secretary Daniel Kebede emphasized the need for further negotiations to address ongoing disparities in teacher pay and to tackle recruitment and retention challenges in the education sector.

September 30, 2024
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