Benefits
Our benefits
Working in a school in Hampshire will be the first step to you experiencing a strong supportive network of a family of schools.
When you work for a Hampshire school, you can expect:
- Support from experienced and knowledgeable educationalists via Hampshire Improvement and Advisory Service (HIAS).
- Networks and supportive links for ECTs, subject specialists, and SENCOs.
- Curriculum centres stocked with resources to assist with subject planning and knowledge.
- A vast range of professional learning programmes and resources for each stage of your career from Hampshire Teaching and Leadership College, focusing on evolving your teaching practice and developing your skills.
Pensions
Teachers are eligible to join the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) and support staff are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Whilst you would need to make contributions as a member, both schemes are the most valuable benefits that can be provided by schools for their staff. Here's why:
- A secure, guaranteed pension - your pension is based on your salary and length of service, not investment or market performance. This means you’ll have security and a reliable income in retirement.
- Employer contributions - schools will contribute a significant amount towards your pension – much more than most private schemes. This helps your retirement savings grow faster. For full-time teachers on the main to upper pay range, this is equivalent to £10,000-£15,000 per year and for full-time support staff this is worth a minimum of £4,500 and will be more depending on grade.
- Tax-efficient savings - your contributions are taken before tax, reducing your taxable income and making saving for retirement more affordable.
- Family protection - the schemes provide benefits for your loved ones if you die in service and support if you become too ill to continue to work.
- Flexible retirement options - you can choose when to take your pension (subject to scheme rules), giving you control over your future.
- Peace of mind - the TPS is a statutory scheme and the LGPS is backed by law and managed by local government. Both ensure stability and security for your retirement .
Moving to Hampshire
Moving to a new area can be daunting and exciting. We have compiled some information and links that you may find helpful.
Housing
Share to Buy South sets out different schemes for low cost home ownership. They are designed to help people in different situations find lasting and affordable ways of entering the property market. Details and a buyer's guide can be found on their website.
Private Rentals – Homes to privately rent are usually advertised in local newspapers or via local lettings agents.
Home Buy Service has information about buying a property, including Key Worker housing information
Travel
Employee loans for travel and discounts
School staff in maintained schools may be eligible to apply for interest-free loans to purchase public transport season tickets, bikes, IT equipment and are able to access public transport discounts.
Childcare
Childcare vouchers
Childcare vouchers enables you to save tax and national insurance contributions on the cost of your childcare. Further information can be found on the government website.
Family friendly policies
We offer a full range of family-friendly policies including generous maternity and paternity entitlement.
Flexible working
Headteachers and Governors recognise that your job is only part of your life and will look to try and support you to manage your work/life balance in a number of ways.
Employee support
We know that there are times when we can all feel under pressure, whether because of work or problems in our home lives. We believe that it is important to support our employees and Hampshire has a Resilience website aimed at school employees, with lots of advice and free-to-use tools to support your wellbeing and resilience. Many Hampshire schools offer access to a free, confidential, advice employee support service which includes access to on-line advice and guidance, and a 24/7 counselling service for you and your family.