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Renewal rates
ATL's range of annual subscription renewal rates represents great value for money, no matter what type of membership you require.
Please note that these rates are for those renewing membership to ATL in 2012. If you would like to apply to join the union, at preferential rates, please see subscription rates for new members.
If you are unsure which category of membership to apply for, please see our section on eligibility for membership, or if you have any other queries about membership, please contact ATL's membership department on tel: 020 7782 1602, Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, or via email.
Standard teaching membership
Renewal rates for standard teaching membership - covering all teachers and lecturers (including supply and part time).
| Single payment by direct debit* | Monthly payment by direct debit** | Single payment by cheque or debit/credit card |
| Working 3 or more days a week on average (0.6 timetable or more, or a two-term contract) | ||
| £175 | £15 a month | £180 |
| Working less than 3 but 1.5 days or more per week on average (less than 0.6 but 0.3 or more of a timetable***) | ||
| £93 | £8 a month | £96 |
| Working less than 1.5 days a week on average (less than 0.3 timetable) | ||
| £48 | £4.25 a month | £51 |
* Single annual payment by direct debit is the cheapest option
** Direct debits are collected over a maximum of 12 months, subject to the month of joining. Example instalment schedule shown - you will be advised of your instalment schedule following enrolment and prior to any direct debit payments being collected. Total payment is equal to single annual payment by cheque or debit/credit card
*** Includes short-term contracts - one term full-time or two terms part-time.
Standard support staff and affiliate members
| Single payment by direct debit | Monthly payment by direct debit* | Single payment by cheque or debit/credit card |
| Full-time (21 hours or more per week) | ||
| £108 | £9 a month | £108 |
| Part-time (less than 21 but more than 10.5 hours per week) | ||
| £75 | £6.25 a month | £75 |
| Part-time (less than 10.5 hours per week) | ||
| £51 | £4.25 a month | £51 |
* Direct debits are collected over a maximum of 12 months, subject to the month of joining. Example instalment schedule shown - you will be advised of your instalment schedule following enrolment and prior to any direct debit payments being collected. Total payment is equal to single annual payment by direct debit, cheque or debit/credit card.
AMiE membership
| Single payment by direct debit | Monthly payment by direct debit* | Single payment by cheque or debit/credit card |
| Working 3 to 5 days a week average | ||
| £194.00 | £16.50 a month | £198.00 |
| Working less than 3 but more than 1.5 days a week average | ||
| £117.00 | £10.00 a month | £120.00 |
| Working less than 1.5 days a week average | ||
| £72.00 | £6.25 a month | £75.00 |
* Direct debits are collected over a maximum of 12 months, subject to the month of joining. Example instalment schedule shown - you will be advised of your instalment schedule following enrolment and prior to any direct debit payments being collected. Total payment is equal to single annual payment by direct debit, cheque or debit/credit card.
Newly qualified membership
If you qualified in 2011, you will receive free membership in 2012 and half price in 2013 if you agree to pay your subscription by direct debit.
If you qualified in 2010, you would receive half price membership in 2012 if you agree to pay your subscription by direct debit. If you decide not to pay by direct debit, you will recieve a 50 per cent rate for the first two full calendar years of teaching
If you qualified in 2009 or before, you will now be on the standard teacher/lecturer rates - see above for details.
Rates for 2012 are listed below.
| Year of qualification | Single payment by direct debit* | Monthly payment by direct debit** | Single payment by cheque or debit/credit card |
| 2011 | FREE*** | FREE*** | FREE*** |
| 2010 | £85 | £7.50 a month | £90 |
| 2009 and before | At standard rates | At standard rates | At standard rates |
* Single annual payment by direct debit is the cheapest option
** Direct debits are collected over a maximum of 12 months, subject to the month of joining. Example instalment schedule shown - you will be advised of your instalment schedule following enrolment and prior to any direct debit payments being collected. Total payment is equal to single annual payment by cheque or debit/credit card
*** Free membership is only valid if you submit your direct debit details. ATL will not deduct any money from your account until your second year of teaching and will notify you of the amount and confirm the date in advance of collection
Associate membership
The subscription rates for 2012 for teachers on a career-break/non-teaching are set out below.
| Single payment by direct debit | Single payment by cheque or debit/credit card |
| £30.00 | £30.00 |
Retired membership
Members are entitled to transfer their membership to retired membership when they retire (are non-working and in receipt of pension), at the end of their subscription year. The subscription rates for 2012 are set out below.
| Single payment by direct debit | Single payment by cheque or debit/credit card |
| £30.00 | £30.00 |
Further information on membership
Members can claim income tax relief on nine-tenths of their annual subscription, provided it is paid from earned income. For more information, please see Claiming tax relief on your ATL subscriptions.
You should ensure that your membership is correct and fully up to date in order to access the full range of ATL benefits for members.
In order for ATL to be able to offer you legal assistance you must ensure that you keep either standard, retired or associate membership. If you choose to leave, ATL will not be able to assist you with legal advice or support. This applies even if you are seeking help with an issue that dates back to the time when you were a member.
Members should consult their membership renewal notice for any changes in terms and conditions.
As with any other union, ATL is unable to offer representation or assistance (including legal advice) with problems that arose before you joined. Prospective members should declare any such problems in a letter with their application form.