National Joint Council Employers Have Now Made Their Pay Offer For 2023/24.
The recognised Unions (GMB, Unison & Unite) submitted a pay claim for:
- An increase of RPI + 2% on all spinal column points
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An increase of RPI + 2% on all spinal column points
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Consideration of a flat rate increase to hourly rates of pay in order to bring the minimum rate up to £15 per hour within two years
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A review and improvement of NJC terms for family leave and pay
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A review of job evaluation outcomes for school staff whose day to day work includes working on Special Educational Needs (SEN)
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An additional day of annual leave for personal or well-being purposes
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A homeworking allowance for staff for whom it is a requirement to work from home
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A reduction in the working week by two hours
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A review of the pay spine, including looking at the top end, and discussions about the link between
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how remuneration can be used to improve retention
The offer that has now been received is for:
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A one year (1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024) pay increase of £1,925 (pro rata for part-time employees) to be paid as a consolidated,
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permanent addition on all NJC points 2-43 inclusive.
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An increase of 3.88% on all allowances (as listed in the 2022 NJC Pay Agreement Circular dated 1st November 2022).
In response to the other elements of the pay claim, the employer's position is:
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National employers propose that exploratory ‘without prejudice’ informal discussions are undertaken to map out considerations
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of how and when the pay spine may be reviewed.
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To enter into discussions on the broader family leave and pay issues raised in the claim.
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A review of all school support staff role profiles to be undertaken by the Job Evaluation Technical Working Group.
Employers rejected the following elements of the pay claim:
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Consideration of a flat rate increase to a minimum rate of £15 per hour within two years.
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Establishing model role profiles for school support staff jobs, with advisory banding structures.
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A homeworking allowance for staff for whom it is a requirement to work from home.
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A reduction in the working week by two years.
GMB North West and Irish Region will now communicate further with all members on this offer.
Please look out for a survey which will be sent out to members over the coming weeks.
We want to ensure our members get their say on their pay.
Our Joint Local Government and School Committees will meet initially to discuss any final offer put forward,
before moving on and proceeding to full consultation with members.
More details/updates will follow as soon as we receive any notifications
