Young teachers forced to wait as pay issues addressed

Thousands of mostly-young teachers must wait at least another month before the Department of Education sorts out delays in putting them on the right pay rates.

The problem mainly affects teachers first appointed in 2011, who were entitled under the 2013 Haddington Road Agreement to increased salary scales and allowances, which had been subject to a review instigated by the previous government.

Teachers appointed after February 1, 2012, do not qualify for the higher or part-time pay rates but are due increased allowances if they work in prisons, secure units or with the visiting teacher service for pupils with hearing and visual impairment.