Essex
Most of the following incentive schemes are available to all teachers moving into the County. These include the following schemes:
Resettlement Grant – payable to secondary teachers in shortage subject areas and those appointed to secondary schools causing concern.
Early Start – start work in June/July and you’ll be paid for the summer holidays (subject to agreement with the school)
Private Health Care Schemes – discounted rates available to all teachers
Home Buy Scheme – financial support to assist teachers who wish to buy or rent but cannot afford to do so. Further information is available from Moat Housing on 07002 662846 or visit www.homebuy.co.uk
Discounts and membership offers at a range of retail outlets, leisure facilities and local businesses
Child Care Vouchers – a scheme for the provision of child care vouchers is available to all teachers, subject to schools participating in the scheme
Support in finding childcare through the Essex Children’s Information Service (tel: 01245 440400 for more information).
‘I couldn’t have asked for a better place to start. You can be very enterprising here, if you want to be.’ - Tom Bollan, Technology Teacher, Plume School, Maldon