HC Deb 16 May 1986 vol 97 cc564-5W
Mr. Greenway

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what are teachers' salaries at all levels following the interim rise; what were the comparable figures in 1979; and what percentage increase over 1979 levels in real terms the 1986 interim award represents at all levels.

Sir Keith Joseph

The attached table shows teachers' salaries at the minimum and maximum of each scale:

Scale 1 Scale 2 Scale 3 Scale 4 Senior teacher Deputy head* Head teacher
Minimum 6,423 7,302 8,910 10,533 11,349 7,905 10,956
Maximum 9,804 10,986 12,627 14,151 15,330 19,104 26,259
(iv) The percentage real increase between 1 April 1979 and 1 April 1986 (iii) over (ii)
Minimum +10.3 +9.1 +1.1 +7.0 +7.9 +8.6 +7.9
Maximum +7.1 +7.9 +7.9 +8.8 +10.2 +12.0 +15.8

Notes:

(i) 1 April 1979 in cash terms.

(ii) 1 April 1979 at 1 April 1986 prices (adjusted by the RPI).

(iii) 1 April 1986 including the pay rise agreed on 9 May 1986.

(iv) The percentage real increase between 1 April 1979 and 1 April 1986 ((iii) over (ii)).

Mr. Greenway

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the average teacher's salary following the 1 April interim award; what was the comparable figure in 1979 in real and money terms; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Keith Joseph

The average annual salary of full-time teachers in maintained primary and secondary schools in England and Wales following the 1 April 1986 payment is estimated to be £10,500. The average salary of teachers at 1 April 1979 was £5,400 or £9,731 at 1 April 1986 prices (adjusted by the RPI). These figures exclude all allowances.