Craven College is a very successful College, with a clear focus on quality and continuous improvement in the search for excellence in every aspect of the operation. One of the most crucial factors in the College’s current success is the careful selection of highly competent, motivated and committed staff.

The College firmly believes that in order to meet the ever increasing challenge of recruiting the best quality staff, it must reward staff well for their efforts, not only in terms of providing a competitive salary but also in providing a range of additional fringe benefits which all contribute towards the complete “Employment Package”.

The College believes that a range of staff benefits can be particularly meaningful to individuals for a variety of reasons and therefore the College listens carefully to the views of staff. The College continuously reviews its offer of benefits and services, seeking further improvements, with the aim to provide the best possible reward package for staff.

College Benefits and Services include:

Final salary Pension Schemes
Generous contributory Local Government Pension Scheme (College contribution 12.4%) & Teachers Pension Scheme (College contribution 13.5%)

Annual Leave
Up to 47 days annual leave for Business Support staff and 57 days for Teaching staff per annum

Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave and pay
Opportunity to well exceed statutory entitlements

Parental Leave
Arrangements for flexible time off

Special Leave
Bereavement/family crisis/dependant care/public service/career breaks/educational secondments

Development Leave
Authorised time off with pay

Flexible working
Opportunities for flexible work arrangements in line with a “family friendly” culture

Sick Pay Scheme
Excellent provision, well exceeding statutory entitlements

Health appointments
Opportunities for authorised time off with pay

Health Schemes
Range of health services for all the family at competitive rates

Corporate Health Club Memberships
Excellent, local facilities at competitive prices

VDU user eye tests and appliances
Free eye tests and assistance with VDU appliances

College Health Adviser
Professional advice available on health issues

Counselling service
Free staff counselling service

Staff Development
Provision of free staff development opportunities

Travel Expenses
Reimbursement of travel expenses in relation to College business

Nursery childcare
Excellent provision for childcare at competitive rates for staff and students

Hair & Beauty treatments
Range of hair, beauty and holistic treatments at staff discounted rates  

Connections Restaurant & Coffee Shop (Aireville Campus) & Common Room/Restaurant (High Street)
Complete range of drinks, meals and snacks at subsidised rates

Tea/Coffee facilities
Free tea/coffee facilities at College main sites

College Brasserie
Upmarket tea room facilities and speciality/theme evenings

Catering Hospitality
Catering hospitality service for College events

College Shop
Range of home-cooked bakery and meals at discounted rates

Social functions
“Jacobs Join” and staff Christmas Party

Horticulture products
Range of seasonal horticulture products at discounted rates

Internet/Email access
Facilities for use of email and internet

Library/ Learning Resource facilities
Full range of learning resources available to staff

On-site parking
Provision for staff parking

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