The government is implementing a system of performance-related pay progression for teachers in England.
This will mean teachers being subject go an annual performance review rather than ‘experience-based’ incremental pay progression.
Schools are likely to bring in new pay policies for teaching staff from September 2013. Our colleagues in NUT and NASUWT are taking action over this and other attacks on their terms and conditions.
Branches and school reps need to watch out for their local schools trying to implement the same system for support staff.
It is absolutely clear that the government decision only applies to teaching staff, not support staff.
If your school attempts to introduce such a scheme, please contact your region and the UNISON Centre immediately.
Schools cannot simply unilaterally introduce a new pay policy for support staff – they should consult and negotiate with UNISON over any proposed changes. Branches should oppose any attempt to impose unilateral changes.
Nationally, the union is contacting those academy chains where we have recognition over the issue.
Community schools are covered by pay agreements between UNISON and their local authority.
UNISON has produced a factsheet on performance-related pay for branches. This can be found in the resources section of the education pay key issue.