The salary structure for teaching staff in sixth form colleges from 1st September 2017
These FAQs reflect the current situation and will be updated as more clarification is given by the government.
These are the previous pay scales for sixth form colleges in England and Wales, in use before 1 September 2016.
Annual national negotiations on FE pay in England are conducted in the National Joint Forum (NJF) consisting of ATL and other recognised unions and the Association of Colleges.
Below are the current pay scales for teachers in maintained schools in England and Wales, including lead practitioner, and TLR and SEN allowances, and recommended pay levels for 2015/16.
Teachers in maintained schools and nurseries can participate in certain salary sacrifice arrangements offered by their employers.
Threshold assessment is intended to reward good teachers who want to remain in the classroom.
Teachers employed in the independent sector have no nationally agreed pay scales.
The figures below are set out in the most recent teachers' pay circular, 2015/18, issued in July 2015.
