The SNP has told Scottish teachers they already earn £1,300 more than their English counterparts after unions lodged a formal dispute over an “insulting” below-inflation pay offer.
Figures from the UK government show that the average annual salary for full-time Scottish teachers and other education professionals is £41,350. This compares with a UK average of just more than £40,000.
Salary levels for Scottish staff are second only to those in London.
Kaukab Stewart, an SNP MSP and former teacher, said: “This research is clear evidence that the SNP government is prioritising its investment in Scottish education and the future of the nation’s young people.
“Attracting and retaining good quality teachers is paramount and providing competitive salary levels is a key component in delivering that.
“The
