Issue details

Teacher Pay Award 2019/20

The DfE has announced a 2.75% pay award for all teachers at the minima and maxima of each pay range, only 0.75% of which is to be funded by government. The LA has budgeted 2% across all pay points meaning the additional costs to be incurred may exceed 500k. These costings and options are being worked through for trade union and stakeholder consultation and final approval.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/08/2019

Decision due: Not before 19th Sep 2019 by Director of Resources

Lead director: Director of Resources

Department: Resources and Housing

Contact: Carol Gill, Head of Business Change (HR) Email: Carol.Gill@leeds.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Trade union negotiations, internal and external consultation with key stakeholders.

Consultees

Executive Members: Councillor Pryor, Executive Member for Learning, Skills and Employment and Councillor Lewis, Executive Member of Resources & Sustainability

Trade Unions

Headteachers (all maintained schools) and Chairs of Govs

Schools Forum