Collection of Annual Registration Fee

Collection of Annual Registration Fee

We would like to remind all registered teachers that the current registration period comes to an end on 31 March 2010 and that the Annual Registration Fee of £45.00 will be payable for retention on the register.

The collection of the annual registration fee has started and the Teacher Registration Department are now processing approximately 87,000 payments.

The process is essentially straightforward, but it is crucial that teachers check their payslips (March /April) to ensure their employers have taken the annual registration fee from their salary. This is especially important for teachers who are on supply lists, as they can be missed.

Some teachers may have had the annual registration fee taken by more than one employer (this applies mainly to supply teachers) but the process is designed to identify these teachers quickly and arrange refunds. 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.

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 requesting a Direct Debit mandate to be sent.

Once the department receive the completed mandate they will enter the details onto your record, ready for use, if required. Don't worry if you set up a Direct Debit and subsequently take up employment prior to April because the DAS payment will cancel out the Direct Debit and no money will be taken. When the Direct Debit is activated a letter will be sent in May to advise. If you do not wish this to be activated you should contact the Teacher Registration Department immediately on 0131 314 6000.

However, if a teacher decides not to set up a Direct Debit they will also receive a letter in May detailing payment methods. Payment should be made by the end of June 2010.

Retiring and no longer wish 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.

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