Teachers’ pay among the worst hit by cutbacks

The pay of Irish teachers has been among the worst hit by cuts to education systems across 34 countries, the European Commission has reported.

While a 20% increase in teachers’ income over the previous decade was one of the highest across Europe, the report — to coincide with World Teachers’ Day — highlights the impact on entrants to the profession.

Teachers who have started work since the beginning of 2011 started on 13% less than others, while those appointed since last February faced a further 20% drop on foot of suspended qualification and other allowances.