Discounts for teachers
Food, shopping, health & wellbeing and more deals
There are over half a million teachers in the UK playing a vital role in the development of young people. While seeing pupils or students learning and succeeding is rewarding in itself, some additional perks for hard-working teachers seems more than earned – which is where this guide comes in.
We've rounded up special discounts that teachers (and in many cases those working in other education establishment roles) can get for food, clothing, days out and more.
Popular deals: Free Headspace | Free 12-month Tastecard | Free Museum of Illusions entry | 25% off Pizza Hut | 20% off Burger King | 20% off Pizza Express | 20% off Wagamama | Ikea 5% off
Over the coming months, we'll be adding more ways teachers can get discounts. If there are any you use we're not featuring, please let us know.
Access 1,500+ offers via the FREE Discounts for Teachers scheme
Discounts for Teachers is a free membership scheme offering deals for teachers (including retired) and many others working in the education sector such as teaching assistants, office staff, school cleaners and canteen staff (see below for the full eligibility list).
To join, you'll need to provide your work email address or a valid document proving your place of work such as an ID card, recent payslip, or P60 certificate.
Discounts for Teachers says it has over 1,500 deals across shopping, travel, insurance, mobiles, motoring and more, including 20% off Burger King, 20% off TransPennine Express, and 15% off Go Ape. You're able to view deals at the Discounts for Teachers website before signing up, and we've listed some of the top offers in our deals for teachers round-up below.
You won't receive a physical card as all deals are claimed through its website or the Discounts for Teachers app (includes app-exclusive deals).
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All School & College Staff
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All University Staff
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All Preschool & Nursery Staff
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Teachers
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Lecturer/Professor
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Director/Principal
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Headteacher/Deputy/Assistant
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Leader/Coordinator
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Private Academic/Non Academic
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Retired Teachers
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Students
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Volunteers
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Domestics
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Dinner Staff
Who's eligible for Discounts for Teachers?
Discounts on high-street brands, food, travel & more via the FREE Teacher Perks scheme
Teacher Perks is another free scheme giving discounts for teachers and school staff, including up to 30% off Hilton Hotels, 20% off food at TGI Fridays on a Sunday to Friday, 20% off Weird Fish, and 10% off Nuffield Health gym membership.
You can also occasionally get paid between £5 and £300 for taking part in surveys, interviews, reviews or focus groups.
You can sign up online if you're staff at a school, college, nursery, or university – you'll need to provide your work email address, school name, and job role.
£5 Blue Light Card gives access to 1,000s of in-store & online deals
Since 2008, the Blue Light Card scheme has been a way for NHS and emergency services workers to access discounts, and in August 2024, it opened to teachers (excludes higher education; see eligibility criteria below).
A Blue Light Card costs £4.99 for two years' access. You'll need your education establishment email address, work ID, or a recent payslip to prove you're eligible for membership.
Which teachers are eligible?
Blue Light Card says teaching and supporting staff in any of the following can sign up:
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Early years & primary schools
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Secondary schools & sixth form colleges
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Special schools, referral units, and centrally employed
What deals can I get?
Blue Light Card says it offers 15,000+ high street and online discounts from large retailers and local businesses, covering fashion, days out, restaurants, holidays and more. You aren't able to see specific deals until after signing up, though we've included some in our list of deals below, including 25% off Beefeater and Pizza Hut, and 10% off Starbucks.
If you use Google Chrome as your internet browser you can also add the free Blue Light Card Chrome extension which, when installed, will automatically check if the website you're on has a Blue Light Card discount available.
If you think you'll save more than a fiver in two years then a Blue Light Card can be worth it. See Blue Light Card FAQs for full information.
Up to 12% cashback at 70+ retailers for teachers with the Ode prepaid card
Teachers (plus NHS and care workers, and those working in charity) can apply for the , which gets up to 12% cashback at over 70 retailers. When we checked, this included Asda and Sainsbury's 2.5%, M&S and Waitrose 3%, Argos and Ikea 4%, Primark 7%, Boots and John Lewis 5%, and Virgin Experience Days 12% – see more brands and cashback.
You'll get the cashback on top of other offers, so it's good for maxing savings. There's a minimum top up of £5 (with prepaid cards, there's no credit check and you can only spend the amount you add to it). Any earned cashback is automatically added to your balance within seven days in most cases and is available to spend when you next top up.
The card is free for the first year, then a £2.99 annual fee kicks in – so remember to cancel then if you find you're not earning much cashback. It's also important to note that after your card's two years old, if you don't use it for 12 months there's a £5 per month inactivity fee.
Any money you deposit is ring-fenced in a separate bank account, so if there are problems with Ode, the money's safe as the bank or building society where your money's held will still retain your cash for you to get back.
The slight risk comes if the bank or building society goes bust, because your cash is NOT protected in this case.
It's best to think of your prepaid card as one that you'll keep cash on for immediate or short-term spending requirements, rather than as a place to store a load of cash for long periods of time.
How your money is protected on prepaid cards
Before applying, see our full Prepaid cards guide for more need-to-knows.
Top freebies & discounts for teachers
This is our list of top deals currently offered to teachers and education staff. We've made it clear whether you can get the deal just by showing work ID, or if you need to be signed up to a discount scheme such as Discounts for Teachers or Blue Light Card.
These discounts tend to beat those offered to all, but sometimes retailers have short-lived promotions available to everyone that will save you more money, so before using a discount for teachers, it's worth comparing other offers to make sure you're getting the best deal.
Used a discount for teachers not featured here? Please email to let us know.
Food & drink discounts
Via Health Service Discounts or Discounts For Teachers. Works at Pizza Express, Burger King etc
If you currently or have previously worked for the NHS or in teaching, and have either a Health Service Discounts or Discounts for Teachers account (you can sign up for free if not), you can redeem a £3.99 a month Tastecard app membership (normally £7.99 for a month).
This is an ongoing offer, and you can get it as long as you don't have an active Tastecard membership currently.
Tastecard gives access to 2for1 deals or 25% off your bill at more than 3,000 restaurants across the UK, including Pizza Express, Burger King, and Caffè Nero – see the full list of restaurants.
If you decide not to stay with Tastecard, you can cancel your membership online or by contacting customer service at any time by visiting the Tastecard app or contacting it's customer services team.
How to get it
Sign up or log into your Health Service Discounts or Discounts For Teachers account (both sites use ID verification to ensure job status).
Once logged in, select the Tastecard offer at the Health Service Discounts website or Discounts For Teachers website. You'll then be redirected to Tastecard's website to claim the deal and download the Tastecard app (available for Apple and Android) and enter your username and password. You can't get this as a physical membership with a card, this is a digital app membership only.
You can find restaurant offers listed in the app, though do check restrictions. Some restaurants won't allow you to use a Tastecard at specific times or on certain days of the week (such as Friday or Saturday), or on occasions such as Valentine's Day.
See our restaurant deals round-up for more ways to save when eating out.
Via Blue Light Card code. Dine-in for up to six people, or takeaway. Excludes Northern Ireland
At Pizza Hut restaurants (find your nearest), show a valid Blue Light Card code on any day (excluding bank holidays) and you can get 25% off food. It's valid for both dine-in for up to six people, and in-store ordered takeaway, however it's not available at Pizza Hut Delivery stores.
To get the code, you need to hold a Blue Light Card (£4.99 for two years – see more info), and generate the code from its website or via the app – you can't just show the card.
It excludes buffet, meal deals, kids' meals, takeaway deals, drinks, online takeaway orders, and kids' birthday parties. You also can't combine it with any other vouchers or deals. The offer's not valid in Northern Ireland. See full Pizza Hut FAQs.
Check our Restaurant deals page for other dining out offers.
Via Blue Light Card. Not valid on drinks
At Beefeater (find your nearest), show a valid Blue Light Card code and you can get 25% off food only from the main menu or Sunday roast menu. You can get the discount any day (excluding bank holidays and key dates mentioned below) until 26 February 2026, and only one code is needed per table.
It excludes Fixed Priced Menus, Saver Menus, Evening Value Menus, Kids' Menus, Buffet Menus, Key Date Menus (including but not limited to Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day, Mothering Sunday and Christmas Day), Breakfast and the Premier Inn Meal Deal. See full T&Cs.
See our Restaurant deals and vouchers page for other dining out deals.
Via Blue Light Card code
At most Bella Italia restaurants, customers who show a valid Blue Light Card code from Sunday to Friday will get 25% off their total bill.
To get the code, you need to hold a Blue Light Card (£4.99 for two years – see more info), and generate the code from its website or via the app – you can't just show the card.
It's only valid on the total bill for tables of up to six. It can't be used with any other offers, vouchers, or set menus. It's valid at all Bella Italia restaurants, except Center Parcs locations.
Via the free Discounts for Teachers app
If you're a teacher or school staff, you can get 20% off your total bill at Burger King on Sunday to Friday via the Discounts for Teachers app (free to sign up).
To get the deal, log in to the Discounts for Teachers app, then visit this Burger King page and select 'Digital ID'. You'll need to show this digital ID when ordering at the counter. You can't get this deal via the in-restaurant kiosks, and it won't work on delivery.
It's not valid at motorway service locations, airports, train stations and holiday parks. It also excludes Northern Ireland.
With a Blue Light Card
At Pizza Express restaurants (find your nearest), show a Blue Light Card code any time Saturday to Thursday (some exclusions, see below) and you can get 20% off food when dining in. Pizza Express says your code will be valid for the whole table. It's valid on food only (not drinks), including kids' Piccolo meals.
To get the code, you need to hold a Blue Light Card (£4.99 for two years – see more info), and generate the 12-digit code from its website or via the app – you can't just show the card.
You can't use this 20% off deal alongside other discounts or set menus, except for Pizza Express' 'Goodwill' codes and 'How Did We Dough' survey vouchers. It's not valid on takeaway, delivery, and collection orders, and it can't be used on Fridays, bank holidays, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Easter Monday, Father's Day, or on selected dates throughout December.
Via Blue Light Card. Valid for tables up to six people
Wagamama discounts are rare, but Blue Light Card holders can get 20% off the total bill at Wagamama (find your nearest) for tables up to six people, on Sunday to Thursday only (excludes Friday and Saturday).
To get the code, you need to hold a Blue Light Card (£4.99 for two years – see more info), and generate the code from its website or via the app.
You can get the discount at all Wagamama restaurants in England, Scotland and Wales, excluding at airports. As is often the case, you can't combine this offer with any other discount.
Via Discounts for Teachers, or with a Blue Light Card
There are a couple of ways teachers and school staff can get 20% off food at Toby Carvery (find your nearest) Monday to Friday:
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Get a code via the free Discounts for Teachers scheme until Friday 26 September.
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Or, get a code via Blue Light Card (£4.99 for two years – see more info). You'll need to generate the code from its website or via the app – you can't just show the card.
It's valid for up to six people at one table in the same transaction. You can't use this 20% off deal alongside other discounts or promotions, or with drinks, takeaway, kids' meals, set menus, buffets or delivery. It also isn't valid on bank holidays.
Via Discounts for Teachers, or with a Blue Light Card
There are a couple of ways teachers and school staff can get 20% off food at Harvester (find your nearest) Monday to Friday:
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Get a code via the free Discounts for Teachers scheme until Friday 26 September.
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Or, get a code via Blue Light Card (£4.99 for two years – see more info). You'll need to generate the code from its website or via the app – you can't just show the card.
It's valid for up to six people at one table in the same transaction. You can't use this 20% off deal alongside any other discounts or promotions including set menus and kids' menu. It also isn't valid on bank holidays and other 'special days' including Mother's Day, Easter and Father's Day.
Via Health Service Discounts or Discounts for Teachers
NHS staff, teachers and school staff can get £10 off their first order of £25 or more at Uber Eats.
Get a code via Health Service Discounts (for NHS) or Discounts for Teachers and enter the code in the Uber Eats app – this is for new Uber Eats users ordering for the first time only.
With a Blue Light Card
At Bill's restaurants (find your nearest), show a Blue Light Card code any day of the week and you can get 20% off your total bill for tables up to eight people. See full T&Cs.
To get the code, you need to hold a Blue Light Card (£4.99 for two years – see more info), and generate the code from its website or via the app – you can't just show the card.
You can't use this 20% off deal alongside other discounts or promotions such as set menus.
Show Blue Light Card code. Not valid on drinks
At most Yo! Sushi restaurants, show a valid Blue Light Card code from Monday to Friday to get 20% off food, valid on dine-in or click & collect, when spending a minimum of £15.
To get the code, you need to hold a Blue Light Card (£4.99 for two years – see more info), and generate the code from its website or via the app – you can't just show the card.
It excludes drinks and delivery orders, and it can't be used with any other offers. It's valid at all Yo! Sushi restaurants, but not at YO! kiosks in Tesco.
Via Blue Light Card code
At Ask Italian restaurants (find your nearest), show a valid Blue Light Card code on Sunday to Thursday and you can get 20% off food.
To get the code, you need to hold a Blue Light Card (£4.99 for two years – see more info), and generate the code from its website or via the app – you can't just show the card.
The offer isn't valid on Fridays, Saturdays, bank holidays, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day and from 1 December to 1 January. It also can't be used at London Park Street, London Westfield, Scarborough, and Wells, or at The O2 and Cardiff on match/event days. See FAQs.
Via Health Service Discounts or Discounts for Teachers
NHS staff, teachers, and school staff can get 20% off food at Caribbean restaurant Turtle Bay, any day of the week.
Get a code from Health Service Discounts (for NHS) or Discounts for Teachers, then download and sign up to the Turtle Bay app to enter your code and generate a Member ID. You'll need to give your server your Member ID every time you visit, before you pay.
The discount is valid for dine-in and call & collect, but not click & collect or delivery.
With a Blue Light Card
Show a Blue Light Card code at participating Greene King pubs (find your nearest) and you can get 15% off food, Monday to Sunday (excludes Sunday at Farmhouse Inns).
To get the code, you need to hold a Blue Light Card (£4.99 for two years – see more info), and generate the code from its website or via the app – you can't just show the card. It's valid for up to 10 guests, and on bills up to £200 (so a maximum £30 discount).
The offer can't be used alongside any other offer, or on bank holidays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year's Day. It's also not valid at any Metropolitan Pub Company site, the Boat (Catherine-De-Barnes), Four Oaks (Sutton Coldfield), the Foundry Bell (Wokingham), the Watermill (Dorking), the Cart & Horses (Kings Worthy), and the Prince of Wales (Esher).
Via Blue Light Card
At Morrisons Café (find your nearest*), show a valid Blue Light Card on any day of the week and you can get 10% off both food and drink. A Blue Light Card is £4.99 for two years (see more info).
There's no minimum spend, and this is available at all 340+ Morrisons Cafés nationwide.
Check our Restaurant deals page for other dining out offers.
With a Blue Light Card
Show a valid Blue Light Card at Starbucks (find your nearest) and you can get 10% off your total bill.
The offer's valid every day of the week and covers your whole group. It can't be used to purchase Starbucks gift cards. A Blue Light Card costs £4.99 for two years – see more info.
Via Blue Light Card
If you've a Blue Light Card (£4.99 for two years – see more info), you can get 10% off your total bill in-store at Krispy Kreme. Show your Blue Light Card in a Krispy Kreme store, or generate a code to use online from the Blue Light Card website or app.
The discount isn't available on items from a Krispy Kreme cabinet in third-party stores such as Tesco and service stations. It's also not valid with other offers (such as Community Heroes, Wondoughful Wednesdays, Buy One Get One Free offers, or other offers), gift card purchases, or delivery orders via Deliveroo, Just Eat, or Uber Eats.
Via Blue Light Card
If you've a Blue Light Card (£4.99 for two years – see more info), you can get a code for 10% off your total bill at Louisiana-style fried chicken restaurant Popeyes. The code is valid when placing a mobile order only.
With a Blue Light Card. Valid at Starbucks and KFC
Welcome Break service stations (find your nearest) are offering those with a Blue Light Card 10% off Starbucks (including 'Drive-Thru') and KFC. The previous 20% discount valid at other retailers does not seem to be active, but it's worth checking the Blue Light Card website to see if it comes back.
Simply present your discount card before you pay. See full T&Cs. It's worth noting that both Starbucks and KFC offer 10% off (or thereabouts) at non-Welcome Break locations, so you don't have to go out of your way to visit Welcome Break to get this discount.
If you have a Blue Light Card (see our full Blue Light Card info), don't just assume it'll give you the best discounts – always compare offers to check you're getting the best deal.
More info
The discount is not available on purchases made at Waitrose, WHSmith, Greggs and any Welcome Break Hotel.
Link a Blue Light Card to the KFC app
If you've a Blue Light Card (£4.99 for two years – see more info), you can get 9% off at KFC when you link the card with the KFC app and generate a code – you can't just show your Blue Light Card at the restaurant.
Open the KFC app, tap 'More' followed by 'Discounts' – you'll need to sign in or create an account. Once signed in, tap 'Apply Blue Light Card discount' and enter your Blue Light Card number and surname. You'll then find a QR code in the 'Rewards' section of the KFC app which you can scan at the restaurant counter.
Supermarket discounts
Minimum £90 spend. Get a code from Health Service Discounts or Discounts for Teachers
NHS workers and teachers who are new to Ocado can get 15% off a £90 or more online shop. Get a code from Health Service Discounts or Discounts for Teachers (both are free to join).
It's for deliveries until Sunday 4 January 2026. There's a maximum discount of £33, so you'll only get the 15% off on shops up to £220.
The minimum spend excludes delivery, tobacco products, alcohol, postage stamps, infant formula, pet food, the purchase of Ocado Gift Vouchers and food donations with Ocado.
Shopping discounts
Via Health Service Discounts, Discounts for Teachers, or with a Blue Light Card
NHS, emergency services, teachers and school staff shopping online at JD Sports can get 20% off most full-price items via the following ways:
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Get a code via the free Health Service Discounts scheme.
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Or, get a code via the free Discounts for Teachers scheme.
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Or, get a code from Blue Light Card (£4.99 for two years – see more info).
The discount is normally 10% off, but JD Sports has boosted it for a 'limited time', though it hasn't said when the stronger 20% off will end.
You can't use the discount on gift cards, plus some excluded items. See full T&Cs.
Min £65 spend to get 15% off or £100 spend to get 20% off. Get code via Discounts for Teachers
If you're a teacher or work at an educational establishment, sign up for free or log in to Discounts for Teachers to get a code for 15%-20% off full-price adult or kids' shoes and accessories online only at Clarks.
The discount amount depends on how much you spend, and it's a minimum of £65 to get any discount at all – but don't use this as an excuse to overspend.
You'll get 15% off if spending £65-£99, or 20% off if spending £100 or more.
More info
Discounts for Teachers is a free-to-join benefits scheme for teachers and education staff, with deals for over 1,500 brands. See the Discounts for Teachers website for more information and/or to join.
With a Blue Light Card
Footwear retailer Schuh* is offering 10% off for those with a Blue Light Card.
It's valid on full-price items only, either online or in stores. Online, you'll need to generate a code to use at the checkout; in stores you can show your Blue Light Card when you pay. See full T&Cs*.
If you have a Blue Light Card (see our full Blue Light Card info), don't just assume it'll give you the best discounts – always compare offers to check you're getting the best deal.
With a Blue Light Card. Full-price items only
Clothing retailer FatFace is offering 10% off online or in stores (find your nearest) for those with a Blue Light Card.
It's valid on full-price items only, and can't be combined with another offer, or used to buy gift cards. You'll need to generate a code to use at the checkout.
If you have a Blue Light Card (see our full Blue Light Card info), don't just assume it'll give you the best discounts – always compare offers to check you're getting the best deal.
Up to 10% off a Mac/iPad plus free AirPods (normally £129 to £179)*
For university students, teachers and school staff
Apple doesn’t offer widespread discounts and its products certainly aren't MoneySaving, but if a new Apple device is what you want, there's a way to take a bite out of the cost of Macs and iPads – up to 10% off the normal price via the Apple Education Store* online or at a physical Apple Store.
Plus, when you buy selected devices until Tuesday 21 October, Apple's offering free AirPods 4 or another accessory (such as the Apple Pencil Pro or Magic Keyboard), which would normally cost up to £179. You also have the option to pay a top-up amount to choose an item from a wider range of Apple accessories at a discounted cost.
Officially, this offer is geared towards university students and teachers, but if you’re neither, the broad criteria means just about anyone can get it.
Who's eligible?
There are three main groups...
1. Students attending (or who've been accepted into) university – go to the Apple Education Store* website. You’ll be asked to sign up (or log in) to discount scheme Unidays using your uni email address for verification. The education discounts will then be automatically applied.
If you’re unable to sign up to Unidays or you don’t want to give it your data, you can call Apple on 0800 048 0408 and it’ll verify you with your ID or acceptance letter and you can continue your purchase over the phone. Alternatively, take the verification documents to an Apple Store (find your nearest).
2. Teachers and education workers at all levels in any state or private education institute, for example, schools, colleges and universities (even if you work in other school roles rather than the classroom) – visit an Apple Store and show proof of where you work, such as a payslip, or call 0800 048 0408.
3. Parents of current or newly-accepted university students – visit an Apple Store and show your child's student ID or acceptance letter.
How do I get the discount?
Once you've been verified as above, you can buy one of the discounted products. We've compared the prices you can get at Apple (including the discount) with the cheapest elsewhere...
Apple device | Apple Education price | Next cheapest elsewhere1 |
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iPad Air | From £549 (normally from £599) | £560 at Amazon |
iPad Pro | From £899 (normally from £999) | £935 at Amazon |
Macbook Air | From £899 (normally from £999) | £849 at Very |
iMac | From £1,249 (normally from £1,299) | £1,199 at Amazon |
Macbook Pro | From £1,499 (normally from £1,599) | £1,499 at Currys |
1 Prices correct on Thursday 10 July
The discount's valid on products via Apple's Education Store (not the regular Apple website) and this part of the deal is year-round. The level of discount you’ll be offered depends on what you’re buying and whether you’re a uni student or staff at an education establishment. Sadly, it doesn't include the iPhone.
As you can see, with the discount Apple is currently cheapest for some products, but not all – though we haven't factored in the added value of the 'free' AirPods/accessory (full info on that below). Of course, prices are constantly changing, so do your own checks before buying, and look out for discounts at other retailers.
How do I get the free AirPods (or the other accessories)?
You'll need to buy a Mac or iPad by 21 October. And what you can choose from depends on which device you buy:
Apple device | Apple Education price | 'Free' AirPods or accessories (plus usual price) |
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iPad Air | From £549 | AirPods 4 (£129) or Apple Pencil Pro (£119) |
iPad Pro | From £899 | AirPods 4 (£129) or Apple Pencil Pro (£119) |
MacBook Air | From £899 | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (£179). or Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & Numeric Keypad (£179), or Magic Trackpad (£129), or Magic Mouse (£79) |
iMac | From £1,249 | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (£179) |
MacBook Pro | From £1,499 | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (£179). or Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & Numeric Keypad (£179), or Magic Trackpad (£129), or Magic Mouse (£79) |
You can upgrade your 'freebie' to a different item, but this comes with an additional top-up fee. For example, when buying an iPad you could upgrade to the AirPods Pro 2 (normally £229), but you'd need to pay £100 for them. Here's the full list:
When buying an iPad
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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancelling – £50 extra; RRP £179
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AirPods Pro 2 – £100 extra; RRP £229
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Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch – £130 extra; RRP £269
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Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 13-inch – £160 extra; RRP £299
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Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch – £160 extra; RRP £299
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Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13-inch – £210 extra; RRP £349
When buying a Mac or iMac
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AirPods Pro 2 – £50 extra; RRP £229
You can also get 10% off AppleCare+ (Apple's warranty scheme), to protect your purchase if you wish, as well as one month of free Apple Music and Apple TV+ – you'll be automatically signed up to the student price for both services after, so remember to cancel if you don't want to keep it.
Not a student, parent of a student, teacher or other education worker?
Provided you know someone who’s studying at uni or working at a school, college or uni, you can in theory get the discount if that person’s willing to go and buy the goods for you. As far as we can see, this isn’t a breach of the terms and conditions. Of course, you’ll have to decide whether it’s morally okay – as this is a scheme designed specifically for people in education.
See our Student discounts round-up for other ways to save.
Via the free Discounts for Teachers scheme
Teachers and school staff can get 5% off online at Ikea via the Discounts for Teachers app (free to sign up). Discounts for Teachers says the offer will work on any product.
To get the deal, log in to the Discounts for Teachers app, then visit this Ikea page within the app and select 'Get Deal'.
Motoring & transport discounts
Via Health Service Discounts or Discounts for Teachers
NHS staff can sign up for free to Health Service Discounts, or teachers can sign up for free to Discounts for Teachers, to get 25% off Northern single advance tickets. The rail operator covers the North of England including Manchester, Blackpool, Leeds, Liverpool, York, and Windermere.
You'll need to get a code from one of the above sites and once you've applied the code at the Northern website or app, discounted advance tickets will be highlighted in yellow. If you need to alter the time of the train you're searching for, you may need to re-enter your code.
Tickets are for selected single advance purchase journeys only, but return journeys can be made by purchasing two single advance tickets.
Get code via Discounts for Teachers
If you're a teacher or work at an educational establishment, sign up for free to Discounts for Teachers and you can get a code for 20% off TransPennine Express advance fares (including first-class). The rail operator has services covering the north of England and Scotland including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, York and Newcastle.
To get the deal, sign up/log in at this Discounts for Teachers link – you'll then be able to access the TransPennine offer link and code. A maximum of eight discounted tickets can be bought using one code. An advance ticket is for a single journey, so if you want a return you'll need to buy two advance singles.
For more ways to save on train travel, see our Cheap train tickets guide.
More info
Discounts for Teachers is a free-to-join benefits scheme for teachers and education staff, with deals for over 1,500 brands. See the Discounts for Teachers website for more information and/or to join.
Health & wellbeing discounts
Sign up online. Must have a school email address
Mindfulness and meditation app Headspace is offering free subscriptions to primary and secondary school teachers and supporting staff.
You'll need to provide the name of your school and work email address, as well as a form of documentation proving your employment.
With a Blue Light Card. Also gets no joining fee
If you've a Blue Light Card, Pure Gym (find your nearest) is offering 5% off monthly memberships or 10% off fixed-term memberships, plus no joining fee (normally about £15).
The cost of membership depends on the location, but Pure Gym says monthly memberships start from £15.99 a month.
To get the discount, sign in to Blue Light Card (£4.99 for two years – see more info), and generate a code from its website or via the app.
Days out deals
Get code via Discounts for Teachers
Teachers and anyone else working at an education establishment can sign up for free to Discounts for Teachers to get a code for 15% off tickets for outdoor adventure activity Go Ape (30+ locations, find your nearest). Tickets normally cost between £20 and £35.
The offer is valid Sunday to Friday, so you can't get 15% off on Saturdays. You'll need to show your work ID, and the code can't be used with any other offers.
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Discounts for Teachers is a free-to-join benefits scheme for teachers and education staff, with deals for over 1,500 brands. See the Discounts for Teachers website for more information and/or to join.
Mobile phone contract offers
25% off 3GB+ or 15% off 1GB+ airtime plans
NHS staff and teachers planning to refresh their O2 tariff are eligible for its O2 Open discount* if you apply within 28 days of the start of your O2 Refresh contract with an eligible handset, tablet, or mobile broadband device.
Complete the verification process via the Open portal, and then sign in again to add the discount. See full T&Cs.
Important: Do check that the offer you sign up for is the most suitable, and cheapest offer for you. Don't take O2's word for it that even with the 15% or 25% off it will be the best offer. See our Cheap Mobile Finder to compare deals before you buy.
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You can't get the discount with: Pay As You Go, non-O2 Refresh tariffs, sharer plans, business accounts, Sim only deals and contracts not bought directly from O2.
If your airtime agreement includes any other offers or discounts, such as six months' free airtime, you won’t be eligible for O2 Open. There’s no discount available on Apple Watch airtime plans.
Works on its Flex Pay or 12/24-month SIM only plans
If you're a teacher, phone operator EE is offering 20% off your monthly airtime plan when you take out a Flex Pay or 12 or 24-month SIM only plan.
To get the discount, you'll need to sign up and verify your employment with Beans ID to get a discount code. You can then browse available eligible phone plans and enter your code at the checkout. The discount's only available online, not via EE's contact centres or high-street shops.
Important: Check the offer you sign up for is the most suitable, and cheapest deal for you – don't take EE's word for it that even with the 20% off it will be the best offer. See our Cheap Mobile Finder to compare deals before you buy.
FREE Your Money Matters financial education resource for teachers (and anyone else)
Your Money Matters is a curriculum-mapped financial education textbook, published by Young Money and largely funded by Martin Lewis, which is available in secondary schools across the UK. It's designed for use with those aged 14 to 16 and covers topics including spending and saving, tax and national insurance, debt, borrowing, insurance, student finance, and future planning.
It can also be downloaded for free – which one is right for you depends on which nation of the UK you are in.
Download Your Money Matters for England | Northern Ireland | Scotland | Wales
There's a teacher’s guide within the download, and you can also access PowerPoint versions of each chapter of the textbook to use in lessons.
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