Craven College's staff are our most valuable resources and our aim is to provide the best possible Employment Package made up of a competetive salary and a range of other benefits. These include:
Final Salary Pension Schemes
Membership of the generous contributory Local Government Pension Scheme & Teachers Pension Scheme.
Leave Benefits
Up to 47 days annual leave for Business Support staff and 57 days for Teaching staff.
Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave and pay with the opportunity to exceed statutory entitlements.
Parental Leave arrangements for flexible time off.
Special Leave for bereavement/family crisis/dependant care/public service/career breaks/educational secondments.
Development Leave with authorised time off with pay.
Additional Holiday Leave Scheme.
Health Related Benefits
A sick-pay scheme exceeding statutory entitlements
Health appointments with opportunities for authorised time-off with pay
Health schemes for all the family at competitive rates
Corporate health club memberships of local facilities at competitive prices
Free VDU eye-tests (for VDU users) and assistance with VDU appliances
College Health Advisor - professional advice available on health issues
Counselling service
Human Resources Department advice and guidance service
Dyslexia support
Other Work Related Benefits
Flexible working opportunities in line with a “family friendly” culture
Provision of free staff development opportunities
Reimbursement of travel expenses in relation to college business
Internet/Email access
Library/Learning Resource facilities with a full range of learning resources available to staff
On-site parking provision for staff at most sites
Kiddivouchers - salary sacrifice scheme
Social Benefits
A range of hair, beauty and holistic treatments at discounted rates in our salons
Complete range of drinks, meals and snacks at subsidised rates
Free tea/coffee facilities
Upmarket tea room facilities and speciality/theme evenings at the college Brasserie
Catering hospitality service for college events
Range of home-cooked bakery and meals at discounted rates from the Brasserie shop (High Street Campus)
Social functions, such as the popular “Jacobs Join”
A range of seasonal horticulture products at discounted rates
