Dr Joshua Fullard, Associate Professor in Behavioural Science, Warwick Business School at the University of Warwick said: "Teachers' pay has been in decline in real terms since 2010. A tax-free bonus of up to £30,000 over the first five years of their career for teachers in shortage subjects is a welcome boost, but this does not go far enough, and risks alienating experienced teachers.

“Teachers who have remained committed to the profession deserve to be rewarded, not just newer entrants.

“Since the Covid-10 pandemic teacher wellbeing has fallen by more than comparable professions. While the decline in pay is certainly a contributing factor other factors such as working hours, school leaders and behavioural issues also play an important role.”