NJC Support Staff Pay Award 2025/26

2025 pay claim
The NJC Support Staff unions submitted their pay claim for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2025 on 31 January 2025.

The claim is for the following:
  • An increase of at least £3,000 across all NJC spinal column points.
In addition: 
  • A clear plan to reach a minimum pay rate of £15 an hour.
  • One extra day of annual leave for all staff.
  • A reduction in the working week by two hours, with no loss of pay.
  • The ability for school staff to take [at least] one day of their annual leave during term time, with no loss of pay.
You can read the full claim here.

The National Employers are carrying out stakeholder consultation during February and March.