Current employer factsheets

Here you’ll find all the factsheets you’ll need to effectively administer the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Please be aware we have a range of different factsheets for our members.

Factsheet	Description
How we calculate member retirements factsheet (PDF, 68 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Information on how we calculate a member's retirement and what you need to do to help us get it right the first time.
Leaving pensionable employment (PDF, 73 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	This factsheet provides more information on members' options should they wish to leave the scheme. You may wish to provide them with this sheet or direct them to the member area of the site where they can download a copy themselves.
Information for function providers (PDF, 131 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	This factsheet provides further information for prospective Function Providers.
Information on death benefits (PDF, 88 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Factsheet answering questions related to member benefits after they die.
Ill health benefits and re-employment (PDF, 62 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	A factsheet to help members who are in receipt of Ill-health retirement benefits and have or are considering taking up employment.
Increasing pension benefits (PDF, 85 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Information on the options members have to increase their pension benefits.
Maternity / Paternity (PDF, 68 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Information on members options when taking time off for paternity or maternity.
Pensions and divorce (PDF, 103 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Member information on divorce and the impact on their pension.
Retirement lump sum (PDF, 80 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Answers for members on making decisions in relation to their lump sum.
Members returning to work after claiming benefits (PDF, 80 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Information for members who have retired but are not claiming ill health benefit.
Working out average salary (PDF, 73 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	How a members average salary is calculated.
Working part time (PDF, 78 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Guide for members covering questions relating to part time work.
Contributions (PDF, 167 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	What you need to do each month.
Understand the changes (PDF, 76 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	An overview of the changes to the Scheme from 1 April 2015.
Understanding member types (PDF, 254 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Understanding the different member types and which arrangement they are in from 1 April 2015.
Salary Link and Overtime Factsheet (PDF, 82 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Information on how salary link and impact for members.
Flexibilities (PDF, 73 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Information on the new flexibilities introduced from 1 April 2015.
Monthly Data Collection Factsheet (PDF, 81 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Information on Monthly Data Collection (MDC) and its benefits.
Function Providers Factsheet (PDF, 131 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Information for Function Providers.
New starter guide (PDF, 275 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	This guide outlines the basics new starters should know about the pensions scheme.
New starter factsheet – New employer (PDF, 130 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Information for existing members that have changed employer.
New Fair Deal factsheet (PDF, 183 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Information on the New Fair Deal.
Re-entrant factsheet (PDF, 164 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Infomation on returning to pensionable service after a break.
Transition member factsheet (PDF, 160 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Information for transition members.
Leaver factsheet (PDF, 121 KB) (This link opens in a new window)	Information for members leaving pensionable employment.