Teachers

HC Deb 17 July 1989 vol 157 c1W

Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many incentive posts for teachers are currently available; what is the financial remuneration for each grade; what were the comparable figures three years ago; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Butcher

The value and estimated number of incentive allowances in ordinary schools in October 1987 (the first year) and September 1988 are set out in the table:

	October 1987	September 1988
	Value (£)	Number	1Value (£)	Number
A	501	25,000	858	43,000
B	1,002	69,000	1,284	59,600
C	2,001	—	2,568	9,300
D	3,000	28,500	3,426	27,000
E	4,200	6,500	4,710	9,000
Total		129,000		174,600
1 From 1 April 1989.

There will be an further 27,500 As, 2,500 Bs, 1,500 Cs and 500 Ds from this September as a result of the recommendations of the interim advisory committee and plans already in the pipeline.