Commenting on the government proposal for a 2.8% unfunded pay offer for teachers in September 2025, Dr Patrick Roach, General Secretary of NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union, said:

“The Government’s decision to publish its submission to the pay review body has caused major concern for teachers and for schools.

“Notwithstanding the government’s failure to recognise and address the real terms cuts to pay that teachers have endured, Ministers appear intent on adding insult to injury by asking schools to fund any pay award from their existing budgets. The Government’s proposals can only mean further cuts to pay, jobs and support for pupils.

“The Government needs to understand that it is facing the prospect of industrial relations misery in the new year if it persists on this path.

“The NASUWT has requested an urgent meeting with Ministers to discuss this situation.”