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Teachers urge above inflation pay | Teachers urge above inflation pay |
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Teachers should receive an above-inflation pay award if education reforms are to continue, three unions have said. | Teachers should receive an above-inflation pay award if education reforms are to continue, three unions have said. |
The ATL, NASUWT and PAT have submitted their claim to the body which advises the government on pay claims. | The ATL, NASUWT and PAT have submitted their claim to the body which advises the government on pay claims. |
The unions argue the salary settlement for 2008-2011 must "restore and enhance pay levels to reward teachers as highly -skilled professionals." | The unions argue the salary settlement for 2008-2011 must "restore and enhance pay levels to reward teachers as highly -skilled professionals." |
The government says teachers' pay has risen by 15% in real terms since 1997. | The government says teachers' pay has risen by 15% in real terms since 1997. |
The next pay settlement for teachers is currently being discussed by unions, employers and the Department for Education and Skills (DfES). | The next pay settlement for teachers is currently being discussed by unions, employers and the Department for Education and Skills (DfES). |
Teachers deserve to be recognised for their hard work and dedication Philip ParkinPAT union | Teachers deserve to be recognised for their hard work and dedication Philip ParkinPAT union |
Dr Mary Bousted, general secretary of ATL, said: "Without a decent pay award the profession will return to the bad old days of boom and bust and leach teachers to better-paid jobs. | |
"And it's really important for the morale and motivation of the teaching profession that all staff are treated equally - those in front of the white board as well as those running the school." | "And it's really important for the morale and motivation of the teaching profession that all staff are treated equally - those in front of the white board as well as those running the school." |
'Economic pressures' | 'Economic pressures' |
The current settlement saw teachers' salaries rise by 2.5% last September, followed by a further 2.5% rise this year. | The current settlement saw teachers' salaries rise by 2.5% last September, followed by a further 2.5% rise this year. |
In its submission to the School Teachers Review Body, the unions also point to rising inflation as a further reason for their claim. | In its submission to the School Teachers Review Body, the unions also point to rising inflation as a further reason for their claim. |
They argue that "current pay levels are now being seriously eroded by rising inflation, leaving teachers increasingly vulnerable to economic pressures." | They argue that "current pay levels are now being seriously eroded by rising inflation, leaving teachers increasingly vulnerable to economic pressures." |
The unions also say that, while there has been "progress" in teachers' pay, earnings lag behind those in comparable positions - with primary school teachers' earning 24% less than science professionals. | The unions also say that, while there has been "progress" in teachers' pay, earnings lag behind those in comparable positions - with primary school teachers' earning 24% less than science professionals. |
Philip Parkin, general secretary of PAT, said: "Teachers deserve to be recognised for their hard work and dedication. Without a decent, above- inflation pay rise teachers will face a cut in real terms. | Philip Parkin, general secretary of PAT, said: "Teachers deserve to be recognised for their hard work and dedication. Without a decent, above- inflation pay rise teachers will face a cut in real terms. |
WHAT TEACHERS EARN newly qualified, after four years at university: £19,641after seven years: £31,098head teacher: 38,559 - £95,631 depending on school sizefigures exclude London and fringe area weightings | WHAT TEACHERS EARN newly qualified, after four years at university: £19,641after seven years: £31,098head teacher: 38,559 - £95,631 depending on school sizefigures exclude London and fringe area weightings |
"Teachers should be properly rewarded for their achievements in raising standards and in implementing streams of government initiatives." | "Teachers should be properly rewarded for their achievements in raising standards and in implementing streams of government initiatives." |
The government has set a public sector pay target of just 2% - prompting moves among some unions to ballot for strike action. | The government has set a public sector pay target of just 2% - prompting moves among some unions to ballot for strike action. |
It believes inflation will be back to that level by the end of the year. | It believes inflation will be back to that level by the end of the year. |
A DfES spokesperson said: "Since 1997 teachers have received on average a 15% real terms increase in pay. | A DfES spokesperson said: "Since 1997 teachers have received on average a 15% real terms increase in pay. |
"The secretary of state makes a decision on pay increases following recommendations from an independent body which takes evidence from a range of groups, including the teaching unions." | "The secretary of state makes a decision on pay increases following recommendations from an independent body which takes evidence from a range of groups, including the teaching unions." |
"We look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with NASUWT, ATL and PAT on this and other issues to ensure teachers receive fair and competitive pay and conditions." | "We look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with NASUWT, ATL and PAT on this and other issues to ensure teachers receive fair and competitive pay and conditions." |
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