As we approach key flexibility deadlines, we want to remind you of two options available to help you with your pension.

If you’ve recently started teaching, you have up to six months from your start date to apply for Buy Out. This allows you to buy out the actuarial reduction that’ll be made to your benefits should you choose to retire before reaching your Normal Pension Age.

Faster Accrual is an option to all members. This allows you to pay higher contributions to increase your pension for a particular scheme year. The deadline to make your election for the 2026/27 Scheme year is March 31 2026. To give your employer sufficient time to process your application, we recommend submitting it no later than February 2026.

For more information on increasing your pensions, please visit our webpage (This link opens in a new window).