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
Career Average’ contributory Local Government Pension scheme (LGPS) and Teachers Pension scheme(TPS) depending on role, with a significant level of employer contributions.
ANNUAL LEAVE
Minimum of 39 days annual leave for Business Support staff and 57 days for Teaching staff per annum
SPECIAL LEAVE
Special leave for bereavement, family crisis, dependent care and public service duties is available
ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY LEAVE
‘Buy’ additional holiday leave
FLEXIBLE WORKING
Opportunities for flexible work arrangements in line with a “family friendly” culture
SICK PAY SCHEME
Excellent provision, well exceeding statutory entitlements
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 corporate health club memberships
CORPORATE EYE CARE SCHEME
Free eye tests (for VDU users) and discounts
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
Free, confidential counselling service for staff and family members
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Provision of free staff development opportunities. Ongoing staff development is encouraged with generous career development / CPD opportunities available
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 BISTRO
A staff discount of 10%. The Bistro runs from November until May on Tuesday evenings
LIBRARY/ LEARNING RESOURCE FACILITIES
Full range of learning resources available to staff
ON-SITE PARKING
Free staff parking at most campuses