Your teacher’s pension is an important part of your remuneration package and a well deserved benefit. The information in this section will help you to plan well for your retirement, informing you about the flexibilities and options the Northern Ireland Teachers’ Superannuation Scheme (NITPS) offers you as a valued scheme member.

For example, you may find it useful when planning for the future to:

know how you can increase your pension benefits and
understand the retirement process including phased retirement.

Qualification period

To qualify for retirement benefits you must normally have two years’ pensionable teaching service.