Primary principals give pass mark to 6% pay rise, more increases to come

Primary school principals who belong to the Educational Institute have settled their pay dispute and voted to accept the most recent Ministry of Education offer.

The deal includes a 6 percent pay rise next month, a 3 percent rise in the middle of next year and a further 1.8 at the end of next year.

There will also be a $4500 lump sum payment.

The agreement boosts the base pay rates of principals of the smallest schools from around $98,000 to $118,000 at the end of next year.

Now only secondary and area school teachers' pay disputes remain unresolved.