The teachers' union has walked away from pay negotiations after the state government refused to respond to a compromise claim for a 12 per cent pay rise over three years.

The teachers' revised proposal – roughly akin to the deal awarded to police last year – is a major shift from the 30 per cent pay rise over three years originally sought.

Pulling no punches ... Australian Education Union state president Mary Bluett. Credit:John Woudstra.

However Australian Education Union state president Mary Bluett said there had been no response despite the union caving in on its demand the Baillieu government keep its promise to make Victorian teachers the highest paid in the nation.

"We have walked out and will not be returning until the government gets its shit together and makes a counter offer to what was a reasonable offer," an angry Ms Bluett said.