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Renewal rates
ATL's variety of annual renewal rates represent great value for money, no matter what type of membership you require.
The subscription rates on this page are for current members renewing their membership in 2013. If you are applying to join ATL, please see subscription rates for new members.
Standard teaching membership
Please see below for the 2013 renewal rates covering teachers and lecturers (including supply and part time).
| Single annual payment by direct debit* | Monthly payment by direct debit** | Single annual 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) | ||
| £179 | £16 a month | £192 |
| 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***) | ||
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£95 |
£8.25 a month | £99 |
| Working less than 1.5 days a week on average (less than 0.3 timetable) | ||
| £51 | £4.50 a month | £54 |
* 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
Please see below for the 2013 renewal rates for those working in education in a support role.
| Single annual payment by direct debit | Monthly payment by direct debit* | Single annual payment by cheque or debit/credit card |
| Full-time (21 hours or more per week) | ||
| £111 | £9.25 a month | £111 |
| Part-time (less than 21 but more than 10.5 hours per week) | ||
| £78 | £6.50 a month | £78 |
| Part-time (less than 10.5 hours per week) | ||
| £54 | £4.50 a month | £54 |
* 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
AMiE, ATL's leadership section, is for those in leadership and management roles. See below for the 2013 rates.
| Single annual payment by direct debit | Monthly payment by direct debit* | Single annual payment by cheque or debit/credit card |
| Working 3 to 5 days a week average | ||
| £200 | £18 a month | £216 |
| Working less than 3 but more than 1.5 days a week average | ||
| £122 | £10.50 a month | £126 |
| Working less than 1.5 days a week average | ||
| £76 | £6.50 a month | £78 |
* 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
The rates for newly qualified teachers are below.| Year of qualification | Single payment by direct debit* | Monthly payment by direct debit** | Single payment by cheque or debit/credit card |
| 2013 | FREE*** | FREE*** | FREE*** |
| 2012 | FREE*** | FREE*** | £90*** |
| 2011 | £85 | £7.50 a month | £90 |
| 2010 and before | At standard rates | At standard rates | At standard rates |
If you qualified in 2012, you will receive free membership in 2013 and half price membership in 2014 if you agree to pay your subscription by direct debit.
If you qualified in 2011, you should be receiving half price membership in 2013.
* 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 2013 for members on a career-break/non-working are set out below.
| Single annual payment by direct debit | Single annual payment by cheque or debit/credit card |
| £32 | £32 |
Retired membership
The subscription rates for 2013 for teachers, lecturers and support staff who have retired and who are in receipt of a pension are set out below.
| Single annual payment by direct debit | Single annual payment by cheque or debit/credit card |
| £32 |
£32 |
Further information on membership
Members can claim income tax relief on up to 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.