The best school teachers in NSW will be paid more than $700 a school day as part of a government plan to reward talented teachers.

Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said the plan could start as soon as next year.

Under the proposed plan, teachers would be paid between $117,000 and $147,000 a year under the Rewarding Excellence in Teaching program.

The current maximum salary for long-serving teachers in NSW is $107,779.

Education Minister Sarah Mitchell told Deborah Knight the salary incentive would, ultimately, improve student outcomes.

“We really want to call out those who are doing an amazing job.

“This is going to be a game-changer for our kids.”

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