UK Government Confirms 6.5% Pay Rise for Teachers in England Over Two Years

School teachers and leaders across England are set to receive a 6.5% pay increase over the next two years, following the government's full acceptance of recommendations from the independent School Teachers' Review Body. This includes a 3.5% rise from September 2026 and a further 3% from September 2027, backed by an additional £1.8 billion allocated to schools.