Staff Benefits
Please check out the benefits we offer, in addition to our competitive salaries. Our aim is to provide a complete employment package.
PENSION SCHEMES
Generous contributory Local Government Pension Scheme (College contribution 17.1%) & Teachers Pension Scheme (College contribution 16.5%)
ANNUAL LEAVE
Up to 49 days annual leave for Business Support staff and 57 days for Teaching staff per annum
PARENTAL LEAVE
Opportunity to well exceed statutory entitlements
SPECIAL LEAVE
Bereavement/family crisis/dependent care/public service/career breaks/educational secondments
DEVELOPMENT LEAVE
Authorised time off with pay
ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY LEAVE
‘Buy’ additional holiday leave
FLEXIBLE WORKING
Opportunities for flexible work arrangements in line with a “family friendly” culture
CAREER BREAK SCHEME
Contact Human Resources for details
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
HEALTH AND WELLBEING BENEFITS
We offer a range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing including corprate health club memberships
CORPORATE EYE CARE SCHEME
Free eye tests (for VDU users) and discounts
CHILDCARE VOUCHERS
Parents and carers enjoy automatic savings on childcare costs using this tax-free salary sacrifice scheme from Kiddivouchers
CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME
Save up to 42% on a new bike for work and spread the cost via a salary sacrifice scheme
COUNSELLING SERVICE
The College offer a counselling service for staff and family members
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Provision of free staff development opportunities
TRAVEL EXPENSES
Reimbursement of travel expenses in relation to College business
HAIR & BEAUTY TREATMENTS
Range of hair, beauty and holistic treatments at staff discounted rates
TEA/COFFEE FACILITIES
Free tea/coffee facilities at College main sites
COLLEGE BRASSERIE
Staff discount in our student-run professional restaurant and café
LIBRARY/ LEARNING RESOURCE FACILITIES
Full range of learning resources available to staff
ON-SITE PARKING
Free staff parking at most campuses
TWENTY-FOUR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE
Discounts for College employees at over 100 different high street stores, restaurants, leisure and travel companies