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Defined contribution pension schemes FAQs

Why defined benefit schemes are worth fighting for

Schools proposing to leave TPS

FAQs for members in Independent schools proposing to leave the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

TPS practical campaigning tips

Shaun Murtagh-Howard, NEU National Council Independent Sector, provides some practical and successful campaigning ideas and tips

Protecting independent school teachers' pensions

We will support members opposing any proposal to remove teachers’ membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS).

Pension increase

The Government has published the proposed increases in teachers’ pensions with effect from 6 April 2020.

Advice

TPS age discrimination FAQs - February 2021

The Government has announced its decision on how to deal with age discrimination issues in Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS). The issue and its solution affect pension arrangements for the vast majority of serving teachers.

Advice

Non pensionable allowances

Pensions advice note on non-pensionable allowances in the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme.

Advice

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.

Advice

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.