Joining the Teachers' Scheme

New Joiners

Welcome to your new scheme! Here is where you can find come useful documents if you have recently joined the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

Are you a new joiner?

If you are a new joiner, the New joiner factsheet will give you an overview of your scheme and help answer some initial questions.

Are you thinking about opting out of joining the Teachers’ Pension Scheme?

If you do not want to be a member, you and your employer’s pay office need to complete the Opt out form.

However, before opting out, make sure you understand the benefits available to you and your dependants and what you may be giving up.

Please make sure you read our Opt out factsheet before completing the Opt out form.