Frequently Asked Question 2: I don’t know my Teachers’ Pensions Reference number, how can I find this?
- Ask your employer – they’ll hold a record of your individual DfE number.
- Check any correspondence – we’ll have used this number in any previous communications.
- Call us on 0345 606 6166 and verify your identity.
Where can I find my teachers pension reference number?
Your online P60 On the left of the P60 you’ll find personal details like your name, surname and National Insurance number. You’ll also find your DfE or Teachers’ Pensions Reference number, which you’ll need when you contact us.
How long does it take for a teachers pension to come through?
Teachers’ Pensions aim to process your retirement benefits within ten working days from the date we receive all the information required to complete the calculation of your award. If the award date is later than ten working days’ time we’ll contact you closer to your payable date.
What age can a teacher retire in Northern Ireland?
The earliest retirement benefits can be paid is age 55, unless you’re granted ill health benefits. Further information about ill health benefits can be found in our Ill health factsheet.
Is my teacher pension reference number the same as my DfE number?
Your personal Teachers’ Pensions Reference number (you may also know this as your DfE number) is shown at the top of the summary page. You should quote this number whenever you contact us or the Department for Education.
Who is responsible for teachers pensions?
Employers and their Payroll Providers are responsible for deducting teacher contributions, and for remitting both these and employer contributions to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme within seven days of the end of each month.
Do you get a teacher reference number with QTLS?
The teacher’s reference number is actually related to your pension and this is only issued once you have commenced teaching in a school and it is the school which would need to contact the National College of Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) who will then confirm with SET (Society for Education and Training) that you are …
What is TP reference number?
The TP Number is a unique reference number that identifies your project. ETI has issued this number to the Lead Partner of your project. The TP number entered here must match that used on the Technology Programme Application Form that is submitted by the lead partner to ETI.
Frequently Asked Question 3: I don’t know my Teachers’ Pensions Reference number, how can I find this?
- Ask your employer – they’ll hold a record of your individual DfE number.
- Check any correspondence – we’ll have used this number in any previous communications.
- Call us on 0345 606 6166 and verify your identity.
How do I access my teacher’s payslip online?
Your online Payslip
- You can open your payslip from the dashboard menu on the left.
- You can either select to view your current payslip or historic ones from the drop down.
- On the top of the payslip, you can find the date of the payslip you are viewing alongside personal details like your National Insurance number.
Is teacher reference number the same as teacher pension reference number?
Their Teachers’ Pensions Reference number is also known as their Department for Education number, which they get when they qualify as a teacher.
What are the rules of the Northern Ireland Teachers Pension Scheme?
1. Citation, extent and commencement 2. Establishment of Northern Ireland Teachers’ Pension Scheme 2015 3. Interpretation 4. Connected Schemes 5. Leaving pensionable service 6. Leaving eligible employment 7. Scheme Manager 8. Establishment of pension board 9. Membership of pension board 10.
Can a pension calculator be used in Northern Ireland?
Pension calculators that can be used by members of the Northern Ireland Teacher’s Pension Scheme (NITPS). The above application includes:
When do teachers pensions have to be issued?
Please note, in line with The Public Service Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2014, the Department has a legal statutory deadline of 31st August 2021 for issuing Annual Benefit Statements. Please be assured that we are working at full capacity to get the statements issued as soon as we can ahead of this deadline.
How to contact the Department of Education pensions team?
Contact Teachers’ Pensions Team Teachers’ Pensions Branch can be contacted on 028 71 319000, but we would encourage you to use e-mail where your query is not urgent.
