Pay and conditions
- School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) 2026 — statutory pay scales and allowances for England and Wales.
- School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) 36th Report — the recommendations behind the 2026/27 award.
- Burgundy Book — Conditions of Service for School Teachers in England and Wales, covering sick pay, maternity pay and resignation dates.
- SNCT Handbook — the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers pay scale.
Tax and National Insurance
- HMRC — Rates and thresholds for employers 2026 to 2027.
- Scottish Government — Scottish income tax rates and bands 2026/27.
- Student Loans Company — repayment thresholds and plan rules.
Pensions
- Teachers' Pensions — member contribution tiers and scheme guides.
- Teachers' Pension Scheme Regulations 2014 — the CARE scheme rules.
- Government Actuary's Department — actuarial factors for early and late retirement.
Workforce statistics
- DfE School Workforce in England — regional average pay and workforce composition.
- ONS — regional price levels and earnings data.
Frequently asked questions
How current is the data?
Pay scales reflect the STPCD 2026/27 effective from 1 September 2026. Tax figures reflect the 2026/27 tax year from 6 April 2026.
What if an official figure changes?
Pay scales are reviewed each September and tax rates each April. If a figure here disagrees with an official source, the official source is correct.
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