Private school ‘elitism’ masks staff's poor pay

The elitism in many fee-paying schools masks unfair treatment of some staff being paid up to one -third less than even the lowest-paid young teachers at other schools.

In the same week that three unions backed fresh campaigns to restore pay parity for those entering the profession on reduced pay since 2011, the ASTI decided to work harder to improve pay and conditions for privately-paid teachers at the 50-plus fee-charging schools.

A unanimous vote of delegates at its convention means a new committee is to investigate variations between those teachers and those paid directly by the Department of Education.