Our relocation scheme eases the burden on teachers who have to move in order to start work with us.

To qualify you must:

• Be a newly qualified primary teacher new to the Authority and on a full-time permanent contract;
• Live more than 20 miles from the Newham boundary (in a straight line from the nearest point on the boundary) and move to within 15 miles of the boundary;
• Live in the house you rent or buy.

What can I claim for?

You can claim for up to four sets of expenses

Arranging accommodation
We will reimburse the cost of one visit to London to arrange accommodation before starting work with us. Claim the cheapest appropriate standard return rail fare.

Furniture removal
We will reimburse the cost (including insurance) of moving furniture and household goods from your old home to your new one. Claim up to £300, subject to it being the lower of two written quotations.

Property purchase fees
We will reimburse the fees charged by estate agents, banks, building societies and solicitors involved in the purchase of a new home, including stamp duty, survey and land registry fees. Claim up to £500.

Disturbance costs
We will reimburse the cost of disconnection and reconnection of gas, electricity and telephone. Claim up to £100.

Conditions apply please contact Margaret Patient on 020 3373 7244 or email her at

NOTE: NQTs must contact Margaret Patient if they intend to leave the authority within 2 years of commencing employment with the London Borough of Newham.

Secondary NQTs should contact their school to discuss if the school offers a relocation package.