The Ministry of National Education has prepared a real revolution in the Teacher's Charter, and key changes are to enter into force already from September 1, 2025. The most crucial information that electrifies the full environment is the introduction of a completely fresh Jubilee Award for 45 years of work. To date, teachers, unlike another professional groups, have been deprived of this benefit, as the Minister of Education Barbara Nowack described as “dangerously unfair”. Now the government's draft amendment is expected to fix this by offering experienced educators financial gratuitation reaching out to even 25 1000 PLN. This is not only a form of appreciation for their long-term work, but besides a strategical decision to keep the most experienced specialists in the profession. However, the changes will cover much more than just prizes – they besides cover salaries, employment rules and pay.
New Jubilee Award. How much precisely will teachers gain?
Central point of amendment Teacher Cards is the introduction of a benefit for which the environment has fought for years. Teachers with 45 years of experience will receive a Jubilee Award of 40% of the monthly basic salary. Given the current rates, for many educators this means a one-off injection of cash of several, or even over 20 1000 zlotys. This is simply a historical change that eliminates the regulatory gap – so far the awards were awarded for 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of work, and the next threshold simply did not exist.
However, this is not the end of good financial news. The task besides involves expanding the value of the prize for 40 years of work. So far, it was 250% of the salary, and after changes it will increase to 300% of monthly remuneration. As the Ministry of Education emphasises, the aim of these actions is not only to correct injustice but besides to make a real incentive for teachers to proceed their work after reaching retirement age. The introduction of these provisions from 1 September 2025 means that the first qualified teachers will receive higher benefits as early as next school year.
Changes in wage and employment. What does this mean in practice?
The government task is not only money, but besides crucial organisational changes to facilitate school work. 1 of the key modifications is harmonisation of the pension for teachers of professional subjects. Both the teachers of explanation and those conducting applicable classes will have a compulsory dimension of classes set at 18 hours per week. Until now, the wage for teachers of applicable vocational education has been higher, leading to inequality and complications in school planning. Unification is intended to bring greater coherence and justice in the workload.
Another crucial change concerns teachers starting a career. The duration of temporary employment for a teacher without professional promotion will be reduced from 2 school years to 1 year. In practice, this means a faster way to professional stabilisation and to obtaining an indeterminate contract. This responds to the demands of young educators, who frequently felt insecure at the beginning of their professional path. This change is besides intended to make it easier for school heads to manage staff and build permanent, well-rounded pedagogical teams.
Greater safety and fresh payday rules. Government cares about teachers' finances
The Teacher's Charter besides introduces a number of solutions aimed at improving the financial and social safety of educators. The amendments will include, inter alia, rules on the granting of pensions and pensions, which are intended to guarantee greater transparency and more favourable conditions for end-users. The government besides announces strengthening the protection of teachers in the pre-retirement period, although the details of these mechanisms are inactive being clarified.
A crucial modification from the point of view of the regular budget will be the change in the deadline for the payment of part of the salary. It is the wage components of the bottom, specified as overtime and temporary replacements. Teachers presently receive them at the end of the period in which they were developed. The payment of these appropriations will be postponed after the change to start next month. Although this may seem like a insignificant correction, in practice, it is intended to make it easier for schools to settle and to supply teachers with a more predictable cash flow.
Unioners have an appetite for more. What does the environment want?
Although the changes proposed by the Ministry of Education are mostly positive, the teaching environment and trade unions indicate that this is inactive not enough. Trade unions, including the ZNP, consistently request 10% wage increases since September, arguing that this is essential to compensate for inflation and increase the prestige of the profession. The list of postulates besides includes a return to earlier, more liberal rules for granting leave for wellness relief.
At this point, the Ministry of National Education does not agree to these demands. The government underlines that the package of changes in the Teacher's Charter is comprehensive and represents the maximum of what is feasible in specified a short time. The dispute over additional increases and wellness leave remains open, which shows that dialog between government and teachers will continue. Nevertheless, the introduction of the 45 years of work award is seen as an undisputed success and an crucial step towards improving working conditions in Polish education.
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New teacher award since September! The government will pay even PLN 25 thousand
