Resettlement Grant
Teachers appointed to secondary schools in Essex may be eligible for the payment of a resettlement grant of up to £1,000.
Full details of the operation and availability of the scheme please contact the School Workforce Development Team. Email us on teaching@essexcc.gov.uk or call us on 01245 436252.
Key Worker Living
HomeBuy with Moat
Moat is the appointed HomeBuy Agent for the new HomeBuy programme, a government led initiative to enable teachers and other key workers to either purchase or rent a property.
Moat operates a one-stop-shop service for anyone looking to access HomeBuy across Essex. You fill in just one application form, return it to Moat and they will work in partnership with other housing associations to provide you with details of all available homes in your area.
The HomeBuy programme offers several options:
Open Market Home Buy
You can choose between two distinct products, Ownhouse and MyChoiceHome Buy. These offer the opportunity to borrow between 15% and 50% of the value of the property at a low, or no, interest rate.
New Build HomeBuy – new homes available on a part buy/part rent basis where you purchase a share in a property, typically 50% (this can vary between 25% and 75%) and pay a discounted rent on the remaining share.
Discounted Rent – new homes available at a discounted rent, normally 80% of ordinary market rents for homes of similar size and specification in the surrounding areas. Only key workers can apply for this scheme. If you are not a key worker, but would be interested in social housing for rent, please contact your local authority to join their housing register.
Further eligibility criteria will apply. For further information on the HomeBuy programme and details of any available new homes, please visit the following website - www.homebuy.co.uk or telephone 07002 662846.
Discounts
A range of discounts is available to all teachers who are employed in schools maintained by Essex County Council.
Areas covered include Health Care, Fitness, Travel, Car Sales and Service, Airport Parking, Restaurants and Shop Discounts & Offers.
For further information please email the School Workforce Development Team at
teaching@essexcc.gov.uk or call us on 01245 436252.