Collection of Annual Registration Fee

Double payment refunds

Some teachers may have had the annual registration fee taken by more than one employer (this applies mainly to supply teachers).  In these cases, refunds are normally processed during the month of May and posted out during May and June. Whilst every effort is made to prioritise refund payments there is a degree of back checking with the employers, making some delays inevitable.

We appreciate that this can be very frustrating for anyone who has paid twice and we will do our best to deal with these issues are quickly as possible.

Retired teachers and those no longer wishing to be registered

If you are retiring and no longer wish to remain registered, you should advise us by email to registration@gtcs.org.uk or in writing to the address detailed below. It would be wise to also contact the Scottish Public Pensions Agency, tel: 01896 893 000, to discuss any pension that you may be entitled to.

If you are no longer teaching and would like to cancel your registration with GTC Scotland and be removed from the register, please confirm this in writing or by email registration@gtcs.org.uk.

Supply Teaching

Please note that if you are retired and wish to undertake any supply teaching you must maintain your registration by paying the annual registration fee.

Teachers not currently employed

We would urge teachers not currently employed as teachers to set up a Direct Debit Mandate. This is the most efficient and secure way of making sure the annual fee is paid and you are not removed from the Register.

Download the Direct Debit mandate or email registration@gtcs.org.uk to request a copy be sent to you.

Change of name or address

Please advise us if you have changed or are about to change your name and/or address, please send your up-to-date details by email to registration@gtcs.org.uk or in writing to:

The General Teaching Council for Scotland
Teacher Registration Department
Clerwood House
96 Clermiston Road
Edinburgh
EH12 6UT