Application assessment

Local authorities have responsibility to assess the golden hello claims from teachers against the eligibility criteria. For detailed information download the administrators’ pack available from this page.

Reimbursement of golden hello payments

Local authorities should make their payroll payment for golden hello towards teachers’ salaries. Local authorities will then contact the TDA for reimbursement of golden hello payments they have made by downloading and submitting the form available from this page.

Funding arrangements from 1 August 2008

For trainees starting secondary postgraduate English, dance and drama ITT courses after 1 August 2008, the bursary will be reduced from £9,000 to £6,000. Trainees on these courses will not be eligible to receive a golden hello.

If you are a teacher with general enquiries about golden hellos, please contact the Teaching Information Line on 0845 6000 991.

If you work for a local authority and have an enquiry regarding the administration of the Golden Hello scheme, please e-mail justin.ompreon@tda.gov.uk.

The TDA Golden Hello scheme only applies to teachers of secondary schools. If you are a further education teacher, please visit www.teachernet.gov.uk/fegoldenhellos for more information.