Independent schools and Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)

A NEU Freedom of Information Request confirmed that, as of September 2025, the vast majority of independent schools that were members of the TPS remain in the scheme.

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Teachers at St. Augustine's Priory, Ealing, 2023

Protecting pensions

We will support members opposing any proposal to remove teachers’ membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) or enforce pay cuts to pay for the pension.

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Teachers' Pension Scheme

The Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) will provide much of your retirement income, so it is vital that you understand it.

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