Approval for senior pay and reward packages in academy trusts: application form
Apply for approval of senior pay and reward packages over the specified thresholds for academy trusts in the Academy Trust Handbook.
Applies to England
Who can use this form
This form is for those acting on behalf of the academy trust.
Individuals applying for roles in academy trusts or those to which the pay applies should not use this form.
What this form can be used for
This form should be used to apply for approval for senior pay and reward packages over the specified thresholds for academy trusts in the Academy Trust Handbook.
One form is to be submitted for each role and the related pay approval required.
Before you start
This form asks for information and evidence to support the application to approve senior pay and reward packages over specified thresholds in academy trusts.
Complete all sections. The form cannot be saved, so before you start you should:
- read the guidance on Setting executive salaries: guidance for academy trusts
- ensure that you meet the relevant application requirements, as detailed in the Senior pay controls for academy trusts guidance
- make sure you have all the information and supporting documents you need
You can upload up to 4 supporting documents as part of your submission. If you have multiple documents, combine related evidence into a single file where appropriate.
Additional evidence or information
If you need to provide additional supporting evidence that cannot be included within the document limit, follow the instructions provided after submitting the form.
Provide the additional evidence as soon as possible following the submission of your application form to avoid delays in our processing of your application. Include the academy trust name, region and unique reference number (URN) in the subject line.
Apply
Make your application using the relevant senior pay control form:
- Apply for academy trust senior pay approval where remuneration exceeds £174,000, or for performance-related pay above £25,000
- Apply for senior pay approval where the academy trust wishes to increase executive remuneration at a faster rate than that of the trust’s teachers
Your personal information
Information provided in this application form, including personal information, may be subject to publication or disclosure in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations 2004 or the Data Protection Act 1998. The Department for Education (DfE) will process any personal data (name and address and any other identifying material) in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, and personal information will be used to process the application.
You can read more about what DfE does when we ask for and hold personal information in our personal information charter.
Read the relevant privacy notice.