Thinking of Moving Council? Worried About Your Teacher Pay?
After publishing our investigation into how teachers are losing thousands of pounds when moving between councils - even when they don’t miss a single day - we’ve had teachers quietly reach out to say:
"This happened to me too."
We want to do more than just report the problem. So we’ve built something that can help.
Get a Personal Salary Impact Estimate
If you’re a teacher in Scotland thinking about moving to a different council during the school year - or have already made the move and are unsure if your pay was handled fairly - we can help you calculate exactly what you stand to lose or gain.
We’ve developed a model that uses:
- Your current and destination councils
- Your start or move date
- The school calendars
- National pay formulas and holiday entitlements
All to give you a clear, confidential forecast of what your move might mean in pounds and pence.
Get in Touch (In Confidence)
If you want to know what your actual pay will look like, contact us:
- 📧 Email: editor@lidfiles.org
- 💬 Or send a private message via Substack using the Direct Message feature
Your inquiry will be treated in full confidence. We’re here to help — and if you’re willing, your anonymised experience may also contribute to ongoing reporting that holds the system to account.
Why This Matters
No teacher should need a hardship loan just to take a new job. No one should lose pay because two councils interpret national formulas differently.
You deserve to know what you’re signing up for.
We’re here to help you find out.
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