Protecting independent school teachers’ pensions
The NEU remains committed to protecting independent school teachers' membership of the TPS. We will support members in opposing any proposal to remove teachers’ membership of the TPS.
Pensions termly updates
Read and download our termly updates which contain all the latest information on pensions.
Pension increase
The Government has published the proposed increases in teachers’ pensions with effect from 6 April 2020.
Advice
Non pensionable allowances
Pensions advice note on non-pensionable allowances in the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme.
Pensions tax relief
Information for members on pensions tax relief - annual allowances and lifetime allowance
Retirement age
Guide for teachers and other school staff who wish to continue working beyond age 65
Judges’ and firefighters’ age discrimination pension case September 2020
The government has announced a public consultation seeking views on how to remove the discrimination caused by the transitional protections. The NEU will be responding, and favours the Deferred Choice Underpin option of the two options presented
Career average pension
The Teachers’ Pension Scheme will provide much of your retirement income so it is vital that you understand it. This guidance covers the career average section of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) in which most members are accruing pension.
Agency supply teachers: workplace pensions
Advice on your eligibility for and access to workplace pension schemes as an agency supply teacher.
The 2014 local government pension scheme
An overview of the Local Government Pension Scheme, introduced in 2014
State pension
Information about the single-tier state pension and changes to the state retirement age.
Different pension schemes available
In whatever capacity you work in education, there is likely to be an occupational scheme available for you to join and you may have automatic membership as soon as you are employed.
Final salary pension
Information about the final salary section of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), including how to find out if you are in this TPS section.
Press release
Survivors’ TPS victory
Victory on survivors’ pensions rights in Teachers' Pension Scheme
Teachers at Colfe’s independent school to strike tomorrow
Teachers at Colfe’s School, Greenwich, have voted for strike action on Wednesday 4 March over proposals by their employer to withdraw from the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), the pension provider to the vast majority of teachers in England and Wales.
Policy
Changes to Teachers' pensions 2015
Government changes to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme in 2015 mean that teachers are paying more towards their pensions, working longer and receiving a smaller pension when they retire.