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Teachers in Northern Ireland Get 4% Pay Rise Amid Workload Concerns

1/13/2026

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Northern Ireland 2025-26 teacher pay rise is 4%, raising starting salaries to £32,916 and experienced teachers to £50,876.
The NASUWT (National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers), with 87% member support, calls increase fair but urges action on workloads.
Education Minister Paul Givan acknowledged financial challenges and promised to respond to an independent workload review soon.
The pay rise will cost an additional £38.3 million for the upcoming year.

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Northern Ireland 2025-26 teacher pay rise is 4%, raising starting salaries to £32,916 and experienced teachers to £50,876.
The NASUWT (National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers), with 87% member support, calls increase fair but urges action on workloads.
Education Minister Paul Givan acknowledged financial challenges and promised to respond to an independent workload review soon.
The pay rise will cost an additional £38.3 million for the upcoming year.