Prospect of more teachers’ strikes in England as union ‘insulted’ by pay offer

National Education Union to recommend members reject offer of 4.3% rise and £1,000 one-off payment

A major teaching union has criticised ministers’ “insulting” new pay offer, raising the prospect of further walkouts in schools this spring.

The National Education Union said the offer of a 4.3% rise for most teachers plus a £1,000 one-off payment for the 2023/24 year was not enough and it will recommend that its members reject the deal.