Explanatory note

This Order makes provision for the determination of the remuneration of school teachers (within the meaning of section 122 of the Education Act 2002 (c. 32)) in England and other conditions of employment of school teachers which relate to their professional duties and working time.

The Order makes this provision by reference to Section 2 of a document entitled “School teachers’ pay and conditions document 2026 and guidance on school teachers’ pay and conditions” dated 14th October 2026 (“the Document”). It can be accessed on the Government website, at www.gov.uk. Copies are available to purchase from TSO Customer Services, PO Box 29, Norwich, NR3 1GN, telephone 0333 202 5070 or for inspection at reasonable times at the offices of the Department for Education, Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT.

The Order makes retrospective provision, under section 123(3) of the Education Act 2002, to provide that the provisions in Section 2 of the Document have effect on and after 1st September 2026 notwithstanding that the Order comes into force after that date.

This Order revokes the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions (England) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/892).

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this Order as no impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen and no significant impact on the public sector is foreseen.