Since the implementation of the pay freeze in 2010-11, teachers have lost over 20% ‘real-terms’ pay, devaluing the profession as a career choice to the detriment of teachers and pupils.
NEU teachers’ pay update
Following the NEU pay survey, which closed on Thursday, 27 March, NEU members decided to accept the pay offer. NITC wrote to the Management Side on Friday, 4 April 2025, to accept the pay offer for 2024/25.
We anticipate that members will receive the uplift of 5.5% in their May salary, and it is anticipated that backpay will also be paid at this time. (for supply members by mid-June.)
Having met with the Education Minister, he also agreed to commission an Independent Review covering all aspects of workload. The implementation of the Heads of Agreement, which was issued alongside the pay offer, will also be monitored as part of this work.
NITC and Management Side will work constructively to implement the obligations contained in the pay offer and the additional commitments.