Information and Updates

UPDATE - 9th July 2026

Changes to employer contributions from 1 April 2027

Updating your Mandatory Contacts

Change to Teachers Pensions Administrator and Employer Portal

From summer 2026, Teachers’ Pensions will be transitioning to a new administrator, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). As part of this change, a new Employer Portal will also be introduced.

In the coming weeks, TCS will contact all employers and payroll providers by email with instructions on how to register for the new portal in preparation for the transition. Registration is essential, as it will allow employers to review and confirm that primary contact details are up to date, ensure all users have their own unique login, and enable Multi‑Factor Authentication ahead of the service transfer.

Please look out for these emails from TCS and take the required action as soon as possible. Your cooperation will help ensure a smooth and successful transition for all parties.

Registering for the new portal will not affect your existing Employer Portal login details. Your current username and password will remain unchanged.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the transition, please contact TCS directly:

Email: [email protected]

Schools and academies should also ensure that their contact details are up to date on the Teachers’ Pensions Employer Portal, as TCS will be contacting primary contacts to complete registration for the new system.

Employer Contact Details | Employer Portal Dashboard | Teachers' Pensions

 Please refer to the list of Xentrall Staff that require access.

P60's are available. 

P60's for the 2025 tax year have now been uploaded to MyHR, please could schools communicate this to all staff. 

National Minimum Wage Information

National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) are the lowest rates of pay per hour that most workers must be paid by law. It does not matter how many workers you employ; you must pay at least NMW or NLW. Rates increase on 1 April each year. 

National Living Wage rates apply to those aged 21 and over and the National Minimum Wage for those of at least school leaving age. 

Statutory Payment Rates

From April 2026, the weekly rate of Statutory Maternity Pay, maternity allowance, 
Statutory Paternity Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay, Statutory Shared Parental Leave Pay, 
Parental Bereavement Pay, and Statutory Neonatal Care Leave Pay has 
increase to £194.32 (from £187.18). Statutory sick pay has also increased to £123.25 per week (from £118.75)

Current Teachers Pensions Contribution Bands as of April 2026

Current Local Government Pension Contribution Rates as of April 2026

Contact us 

For payroll queries contact [email protected] 

For pension queries contact [email protected]  

For system support contact [email protected]