Fact sheet - Things you need to know as a member of the TPS

Information about the scheme arrangements can be found on the Teachers’ Pensions (TP) website
You may be able to transfer in pension credit from another scheme within one year of taking up your appointment.
You can nominate someone to receive a death grant and survivor benefits in the event of your death (you should always keep this up to date).
Check your payslips to ensure that pension scheme contributions are being deducted.
You can boost your benefits by;-
- buying additional annual pension to increase your standard benefits (see the TP website for more details); or
- making additional voluntary contributions (AVC). Check the Prudential website for more details about the Teachers’ AVC scheme www.pru.co.uk/teachers
Check your Annual Benefit Statement (you can access this on the TP website) and report any inaccuracies immediately to your employer.
Teachers with more than one employer should check their service history, found by accessing the secure area on the TP website, against their P60 information.
When making retirement plans consider your options and talk to your teachers’ association representative or an independent financial adviser.
If you are returning to work after retirement you need to inform Teachers’ Pensions immediately to avoid any overpayment of benefits.

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