On what grounds might the GB contest a pay recommendation?
There is no change to the arrangements for pay progression. Annual increments continue to apply as set out in the STPCD for classroom teachers on the main scale. Therefore reviewers do not need to make a recommendation in support of an annual increment. The only exception to this is where the reviewer, in accordance with the schools pay policy, is considering a discretionary additional point (double jumping) where provided for in the STPCD (Guidance 5.42) There is no change in the arrangements for making pay decisions. As now, it is for the relevant body (either the governing body or its pay committee) to consider recommendations and make decisions about pay (Guidance 5.
