Teachers in England have decisively voted to accept a 5.5% pay increase, marking the conclusion of several months of industrial action. A snap poll conducted by the National Education Union (NEU) revealed that an impressive 95% of participating members supported the pay rise for the 2024-25 period. This increase will be funded by an additional £1.2 billion allocated to schools. While the pay rise has been welcomed, educators have cautioned the government that without further adjustments, salaries will continue to lag behind competitive levels, exacerbating ongoing teacher shortages.