Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 21 Nov 2000

Vol. 526 No. 3

Written Answers. - Teacher Pay Scales.

Ivor Callely

Question:

390 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will outline teacher pay scales in second level schools; his views on whether such pay scales are severely depressed compared to other graduate entry level employment; the measures necessary to correct this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26271/00]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

When the following pay scales and associated qualification allowances together with other conditions of service applying to teachers are considered together, the total remuneration and overall conditions of service of teachers remain competitive.

It should be noted that a teacher with the basic qualifications will commence on the third point of the scale and will also be paid the appropriate qualification allowances.

Teachers' Common Basic Scale

1 October 2000

Category
1.	£16,253
2.	£16,829
3.	£17,406
4.	£17,983
5.	£18,879
6.	£19,460
7.	£20,041
8.	£21,502
9.	£22,231
10.	£23,103
11.	£23,971
12.	£24,846
13.	£25,575
14.	£26,544
15.	£26,544
16.	£26,544
17.	£27,877
18.	£27,877
19.	£27,877
20.	£27,877
21.	£29,641
22.	£29,641
23.	£29,641
24.	£29,641
25.	£31,591

Standard Additional Allowances

Qualification Allowances
Primary Degree (Pass)	£967
Primary Degree (Hons)	£2,581
Masters Degree	£2,884
H.Dip in Education (Pass)	£311
H.Dip in Education (Hons)	£649
Assistant Principal	£4,473
Special Duties	£1,978

Principals' Allowance – Second Level

Category
I	£4,886
II	£5,475
III	£6,424
IV	£7,536
V	£8,768
VI	£10,016
VII	£11,224
VIII	£12,445
IX	£13,345
X	£14,273
XI	£15,205
XII	£16,113
XIII	£16,997
XIV	£17,579
XV	£18,435
XVI	£19,289
XVII	£20,144

Deputy Principals' Allowance – Second Level

Category
I	£1,978
II	£2,587
III	£3,423
IV	£4,287
V	£5,128
VI	£6,006
VII	£6,850
VIII	£7,678
IX	£8,331
X	£8,968
XI	£9,581
XII	£10,186
XIII	£10,736
XIV	£10,987
XV	£11,475
XVI	£11,964
XVII	£12,452