1966 CEART Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers_X

Teacher Solidarity for the improvement of education

X Teachers' salaries

114. Amongst the various factors which affect the status of teachers, particular importance should be attached to salary, seeing that in present world conditions other factors, such as the standing or regard accorded them and the level of appreciation of the importance of their function, are largely dependent, as in other comparable professions, on the economic position in which they are placed.
115. Teachers' salaries should:
a. reflect the importance to society of the teaching function and hence the importance of teachers as well as the responsibilities of all kinds which fall upon them from the time of their entry into the service;
b. compare favourably with salaries paid in other occupations requiring similar or equivalent qualifications;
c. provide teachers with the means to ensure a reasonable standard of living for themselves and their families as well as to invest in further education or in the pursuit of cultural activities, thus enhancing their professional qualification;
d. take account of the fact that certain posts require higher qualifications and experience and carry greater responsibilities. Learn More