Majority of teachers face below-inflation pay rise despite boost

After years of 1% pay cap, only four in 10 teachers in England get recommended 3.5% raiseThe majority of teachers in England are to receive a below-inflation pay increase next year, despite the government’s claims that “classroom teachers” will get pay rises of up to 3.5% after years of austerity. Damian Hinds, the education secretary, told parliament that teachers on the main national pay range would receive a 3.5% pay increase, worth up to £1,366, from September while m