The aim of this model policy on pay is to provide a framework that schools can adopt to ensure teachers are paid fairly and in line with the provisions of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
A NEU Freedom of Information Request confirmed that, as of September 2025, the vast majority of independent schools that were members of the TPS remain in the scheme.
Teachers in England and Wales work within a legal framework involving rights and duties. These lecture notes in English and Welsh provide information on the legal framework for teachers beginning their careers.
This policy aims to reduce the occurrence of work-related stress-related conditions among staff, thus enhancing the education provision for students and providing a safer working environment for all staff.