Welsh Teachers Set for Pay and Conditions Update in 2025

A new government order is set to change how school teachers in Wales are paid and the conditions under which they work starting in September 2025. The School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions (Wales) Order 2025, made official on September 12, 2025, and coming into effect on October 7, 2025, revises previous regulations to better align with the professional duties and working hours of teachers.

Key Changes:

• Pay and Employment Conditions: The order determines teachers' pay and other employment terms by referencing a specific document titled “School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions (Wales) Document 2025.” This document outlines the new standards and can be accessed on the Welsh Government's website.

• Retrospective Effect: Notably, the provisions in this order will be applied retrospectively from September 1, 2025. This means that although the order officially takes effect in October, the changes to pay and conditions will be considered active from the beginning of September.

• Revocation of Previous Order: The new order nullifies the previous one from 2024, ensuring that the latest guidelines are the ones school administrations should follow.

Consultation and Impact: The Welsh Ministers have consulted with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the changes are suitable and beneficial. A regulatory impact assessment has been conducted to evaluate the costs and benefits of these updates, with details available from the Welsh Government.

For further information or to view the full document, educators and interested parties are encouraged to visit the Welsh Government’s teaching and leadership webpage.