NICOLA Sturgeon has defended the “fair pay offer” made to teachers as school staff prepare for more walkouts over the dispute.
Teachers rejected the offer which would see those earning under £40,107 receive an increase of £1926 per year – 6.85% for the lowest earners – while those on more would get 5%.
The First Minister said the offer was on a par with what other local authority workers, including janitors and catering staff, have accepted.
