Michael Gove: Teachers will get scheduled pay rise

10 April 2012
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Education Secretary Michael Gove confirmed that teachers in England and Wales will get a pay rise this year - before a two-year pay freeze for all public sector workers kicks in next April.

He said the Government remains committed to "honouring in full" a three-year pay award that will see teachers getting a 2.3% salary increase in September.

Teachers received an extra 2.45% in September 2008 and 2.3% in September 2009 as part of a deal recommended by the School Teachers' Review Body (STRB).

In a written statement to MPs, Mr Gove said: "The Government has today announced a two-year pay freeze for all public sector workforces from 2011-12, but remains committed to honouring in full the three-year pay award recommended by the STRB.

"I can therefore confirm that the teachers' pay uplift for this year will be implemented from September 2010, marking the last instalment of their three-year pay award."

In his Budget, Chancellor George Osborne announced that public sector workers face a two-year pay freeze if they earn more than £21,000. Those earning less than £21,000 will get a flat pay rise worth £250 in both years.

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