Step Teachers prioritise fair pay and transparency, avoiding umbrella companies due to hidden fees, reduced earnings, unfair NI charges, and less financial security compared to PAYE.
At Step Teachers, we believe in fair pay, transparency, and honesty. We do not promote umbrella companies because:
- Hidden fees reduce your earnings – What looks like a higher rate on paper can leave you worse off.
- Lack of control – Extra deductions mean less money in your pocket.
- Unfair employer’s NI charges – Employers should cover NI, but umbrella workers often pay for it themselves.
- Less financial security – PAYE workers get better benefits and more reliable support in difficult times.
Did you know? Recruitment agencies must offer PAYE as an option—if an agency only offers umbrella payroll, ask why.