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Teachers in England to get 3.5% pay rise

Teachers in England are receiving a multi-year pay increase intended to outpace inflation.

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The brief

Teachers in England will receive a pay rise, with the BBC reporting a 3.5% increase. According to The Guardian, the deal covers two years with a total rise of 6.6%.

Coverage from Reuters and GOV.UK emphasizes that the hikes are designed to outpace inflation. However, The Guardian reports that schools will be required to foot part of the bill.

Attention now turns to the funding of these awards, as the Institute of Employment Rights notes that trade unions are demanding that the pay rises be fully funded.

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Quick answers

What is the total pay rise for teachers over two years?

According to The Guardian, teachers in England are receiving a two-year 6.6% pay rise.

Who is responsible for paying the increase?

While GOV.UK describes the move as a multi-year pay deal, The Guardian reports that schools will have to foot part of the bill.

How are trade unions reacting to the news?

The Institute of Employment Rights reports that trade unions are demanding that the pay rises be fully funded.

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