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STPCD (School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document)

The statutory document setting pay scales and working conditions for teachers in maintained schools in England (Wales has its own version).

Stands for
School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document
Used in
England, Wales
Topic
Teacher employment

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Main pay range (MPR) England
The pay range for classroom teachers in England who have not progressed to the upper pay range.
Upper pay range (UPR) England
A higher pay range in England for experienced classroom teachers who apply and meet the criteria.
Directed time England Wales
The 1,265 hours over 195 days a year that a full-time teacher in a maintained school in England can be directed to work by the headteacher.
PPA time (Planning, preparation and assessment time) England Wales
Guaranteed time within the timetable, at least 10% of a teacher's teaching time in England, for planning, preparation and assessment.

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Definitions are written by Classfern in our own words for teachers in the UK and the US. They are short explanations, not legal or official definitions: always check the official guidance for your country, nation or state. Classfern is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government department, inspectorate or exam board named here.