Jersey teaching union accepts 8% pay offer

Members of the National Education Union remain in dispute with the government

Members of teaching union the NASUWT have voted to accept the Government of Jersey's latest pay offer.

It means they will get an 8% rise for 2024, as well as a separate one-off payment of £1,000.

The agreement also means salaries will increase in line with inflation in 2025 and 2026.

The union, which said it represents about 75% of Jersey teachers, said it would consult members on next steps to tackle "intolerable levels" of workload on members.

'Outstanding issues'

Dr Patrick Roach, General Secretary, said teachers were "long overdue" the rise "as part of their fight for fair and reasonable working conditions".

He said: "Pay is only one of our concerns for Jersey’s hard-working and dedicated teachers."

The union would "continue to press for action to tackle the intolerable levels of workload on our members" and it was "still awaiting commitments" from the government "to secure the resolution of these outstanding issues".

The union said 53% of members voted in favour of implementing the pay offer, with a turnout of 62%.

Members of the National Education Union remain in dispute with the government.

Deputy Elaine Millar, vice chair of the States Employment Board, welcomed the news NASUWT members had voted to accept the pay deal.

She added: "We will recommence constructive meetings with the National Education Union when the school holidays are over.”