COSLA's Resources Spokesperson, Councillor Katie Hagmann welcomed the news, commenting:

"The award secures pay uplifts for Scottish Teachers and associated professionals for the period 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027."

The latest pay agreement means Scotland's Teachers will receive:

• A 4% increase from 1/8/25 rising to 4.25% on 1/4/26
• A 3.25% increase on 1/8/26

Councillor Hagmann continued: "Councils will now work to implement the first uplift over the next weeks as payroll schedules allow."

12th November 2025