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

This Order makes this provision by reference to section 2 of a Document entitled “School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document 2012 and Guidance on School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions” (“the Document”). It can be found on the website of the Department for Education, at www.education.gov.uk5. The Order provides that the provisions set out in section 2 of the Document have effect from 1st September 2012.

This Order revokes the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Order 2011.

An impact assessment has not been prepared for this Order as no impact on businesses or civil society organisations is foreseen. The impact on the public sector is minimal.