You can claim from now until 28 January 2021 if you:

teach maths or physics

have a degree in maths or physics or completed initial teacher training in maths or physics - check which qualifications are eligible and how much you’ll receive on the eligibility and payment details page

teach at a state-funded secondary school in certain areas - check which areas are eligible on the eligibility and payment details page

have either qualified teacher status (QTS) or qualified teacher learning and skills (QTLS) status

completed your initial teacher training (ITT) course in or after the 2015 to 2016 academic year

are not currently subject to formal capability proceedings or disciplinary action

If you claimed your £2,000 retention payment in the 2019 to 2020 academic year, you will be required to reapply to claim your second retention payment for the 2020 to 2021 academic year.

The application should take around 15 to 45 minutes to complete.

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Before you apply

You’ll need:

your National Insurance number

your bank account details

your 7-digit teacher reference number - you can get this from your school, the certificate you got when you qualified, or by contacting the teacher qualifications helpdesk on 0207 593 5394 or qts.enquiries@education.gov.uk

the academic year in which you completed your initial teacher training - you can find this on your QTS certificate or through the teacher self-service website

your passport or photocard driving licence to prove your identity using GOV.UK Verify - if you’ve used GOV.UK Verify before, you’ll just need your sign-in details

More information

Email mathsphysicsteacherpayment@digital.education.gov.uk for more information.