Rewards and Benefits - Careers at City of Wolverhampton College

Staff Benefits

STAFF BENEFITS

Investing in our staff is key to creating a positive and thriving workplace and we are committed to recognising the invaluable contributions made by every member of the team.

When you join the college you’ll benefit from a range of services designed to ensure you feel valued, supported, and motivated in your role - including healthcare plans, childcare schemes, and the monthly college lottery.

You'll also benefit from flexible working arrangements, a generous annual leave entitlement, and a supportive environment for personal and professional development. You'll also have access to discounts on courses, an employee assistance programme and discount offers.

Take a look at how you can benefit...

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Annual leave 

Benefit from...

A generous annual leave and bank holiday entitlement.

FTE allowance: 

  • Managers - 39 days 
  • Lecturers - 40 days 
  • Support staff - 32 days 
  • Bank holidays - 8 days

The annual leave year runs from 1 August to 31 July.

Closedown periods

 

Benefit from...

Closedown periods at Easter and Christmas.

This means that, including bank holidays, all staff can enjoy two weeks off at Christmas and one week off at Easter. 

Buy more holiday 

Benefit from...

The opportunity to purchase more annual leave.

Each academic year you can purchase up to five additional days of annual leave, with the costs deducted directly from your salary.

Flexible working 

 

Benefit from...

Fractional working (ie not full-time)

Over 1/3 of our staff work fractional hours which means that they have the flexibility to accommodate other commitments alongside their work role. 



Maternity, paternity and adoption pay 

 

Benefit from...

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay over and above the statutory allowance

The same enhancements are offered for shared parental leave. 

Targeted retention incentive payment

Benefit from...

targeted retention incentive payment of of up to £6,000 if you are in the first five years of FE teaching.

This is dependent on the subject you teach and additional eligibility criteria - for more information click here. 

Place the face 

 

Benefit from...

A £500 bonus payment if you recommend someone for a fulltime role at the college and they pass their probation period.

You will need to still be employed at the college at the time of the payment which will be subject to the usual deductions.

College lottery 

 Benefit from...

A chance to win on the monthly college lottery.

For just £1 a month (deducted from your salary) you will be entered into a monthly draw.

A payroll number is randomly selected each month and the winner takes it all!



Staff wellbeing day 

 

Benefit from...

An annual wellbeing day in July.

Held at one of the campuses, the day is an opportunity for all staff to step away from work and take part in a range of fun activities focussing on fitness, relaxation, crafts and mindfulness.

The wellbeing day is in addition to other staff wellbeing activities throughout the year.

Staff celebration 

 

Benefit from...

Annual staff celebration at the end of the academic year.

Held at an external venue, the event is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate staff contributions throughout the year and includes presentations, awards, lunch and refreshments.

Blue Light card 

Benefit from...

 

A Blue Light card for emergency services, NHS, social care, armed forces and those working in education.

The card costs £4.99 for two years and can be used at a wide range of places - including shops, online and restaurants.

Cycle2Work 

 

Benefit from...

Savings on the costs of a new bike and safety accessories through the the Cycle2Work scheme.

Purchases are made through a salary sacrifice scheme - which means you'll make savings on tax and national insurance contributions - and payments can be made monthly to help spread the cost.


College gym 

 

Benefit from...

Membership of the gym at the Wellington Road campus.

For just £7 per month you'll get a free personal training session to get you started, the opportunity for a six-week 1-2-1 personal training package, and free advice on training methods and programmes.

New Era hair and beauty salons 

Benefit from...

20% discount in the New Era hair and beauty salons at the Wellington Road and Paget Road campuses.

With a ranger of treatments and services available it's a chance to pamper yourself and save money at the same time! 

Pension 

 

Benefit from...

An employer enhanced pension scheme through the Teacher's Pension Service or Local Government Pension Scheme.

Employee contributions are based on FTE salary.

We also offer AVCs via Prudential as well as a death in service benefit of 3x annual salary.

Paycare corporate health cash plan

Benefit from...

Paycare healthcare benefit plans which enable you to reclaim 100% of healthcare costs (up to an annual limit) for a monthly payment.

Plans include individual cover, family health cover and a senior plan for the over 64s.


Occupational health service 

Benefit from...

Health advice and support during or following a period of illness or absence.

The service is provided by an occupational health provider and annual health checks can be provided if required.

Employee assistance scheme 

Benefit from...

 

A confidential counselling service helpline providing support and assistance with personal issues such as bereavement, divorce and bullying.

The employee assistance scheme is provided by DAS.

Continual professional development (CPD) 

Benefit from...

 

The opportunity to upskill and improve your knowledge at designated CPD days throughout the year

You'll also have access to a directory of training courses to improve your skills further.

Staff feedback 

 

Benefit from...

The opportunity to take part in an annual survey to give your views on a range of issues across the college.

The survey is undertaken each June and feedback is taken into account when planning provision and services for the future.


Employee self service (ESS) 

 

Benefit from...

Your own online portal where you can book annual leave, view your playslip, submit travel expenses and book training courses, as well as change personal information and update your KPIs