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PENSION CHANGES 2007 - ADVICE LEAFLETS

The Association has produced a series of advice leaflets regarding the proposed revision to teachers' pensions. The leaflets addresses the effects of the proposals, including specific advice for certain groups of member for whom there are particular issues. The leaflets can be found here.

Salary Scales

Salary Scales 2004-2008

Salary Scale - August 2002 to August 2003

Jobsized Salary Scales for PT's, Chartered Teachers, DHT's and HTs as at 1 August 2003

The Association publishes several guidance leaflets for the information of members. Any of these may be obtained by following the links below and printing or by telephoning or e-mailing the Association. Once the leaflet(s) is/are received and further information is required, please do not hesitate to contact the office for advice.

LEAFLET No.	TITLE	SUBJECT
1	PERSONAL PENSION PLAN – DON’T DO IT!	Whether to opt-out or not of the Teachers’ Superannuation Scheme
2	ADDITIONAL PENSION PROVISION	Highlighting possible sources of enhancing pension provision
3	PURCHASE OF PAST ADDED YEARS	Detailing procedure for paying such added pension provision
4	ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS	Detailing procedure for paying such added pension provision
5	INCAPACITY RETIREMENT	Details entitlement to such retirement and offers advice on how to proceed
6	CAN YOU AFFORD TO BE ILL? OR SHOULD YOU INSURE?	Information on sources of health insurances
7	CAN I GO NOW? PREMATURE RETIREMENT	Explores the possibility of an earlier retirement date than a teacher’s 60^thbirthday
9	RETIREMENT ON GROUNDS OF AGE	Advice for teachers intending to retire at age 60 and over
10	Accident Check List	Advice on how to report an accident after sustaining an injury at work
11	Enhancing Pension Provision	Information of options on how to increase your pension provision for you future retirement income
12	Actuarially Reduced Pensions	Information on the Actuarially Reduced Pension
13	Induction Support for Probationer Teachers	Advice on the rights of probationer teachers
14	Advice to members where there is no qualified PT

20	Maternity Leave & Pay	Information about the National Scheme and statutory rights of maternity leave
21	Adoption Leave & Pay	Information about the National Scheme and statutory rights of adoption leave
22	Keeping in Touch Days	This advice note gives advice supplementary to the Association's Advice Notes on Maternity Leave & Adoption Leave.
23	Maternity & Adoption Support Leave and Pay	This advice note gives advice supplementary to the Association's Advice Notes on Maternity Leave & Adoption Leave.

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Two-thirds of the annual subscription payable to the Association is allowable for income tax relief. To see the subscription rates for the last six years click here.

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Email: info@ssta.org.uk
Telephone: 0131 313 7300
Fax: 0131 346 8057

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