One in 10 UK teachers forced to do second jobs ‘to keep eating’ amid rising costs

Monthly pay does not cover basic outgoings, with many having to drive taxis, clean and do bar work in their spare time

Teachers are being forced to take second jobs, including driving taxis, bar work and private tutoring, in order to pay bills and eat, headteachers and unions warned last week.

The NASUWT teachers' union has found that one in 10 teachers now have a second or even third job because their teaching pay doesn't cover their monthly outgoings. With teachers resorting to school food banks, heads are warning that the recent 5% pay rise will still leave many unable to manage basic living costs.