We’re proud to offer our staff, who we believe are our greatest strength, a generous benefits package, aimed at supporting their wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth. Below are just some of the highlights:
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Pay & Pensions
- A great pension scheme with competitive employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, or People’s Pension Scheme, depending on role).
- Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay schemes.
- Paid compassionate leave, facilitating time off for staff during times of personal loss.
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Leave & Flexibility
- A fantastic holiday entitlement of between 33-42 days per annum (depending on role), plus Bank Holidays.
- The opportunity to work flexibly, with part-time and term-time roles, and a process for considering flexible working arrangements.
- Bright Beginnings’ onsite nurseries at our NKC Dartford and Gravesend colleges, offering outstanding childcare for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers.
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Health & Wellbeing
- Access to a variety of eateries and coffee shops.
- Free use of a gym, with a range of cardio and strength-training equipment.
- An Employee Assistance Programme, providing free and confidential advice, support, and resources for a wide range of personal matters.
- Occupational health services to help staff stay well, supporting them to perform at their best.
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Development & Recognition
- Annual appraisal reviews to support your development and progression.
- Structured training and mentoring from our Teaching & Learning team, including full teaching qualification funding for Lecturers.
- Staff development days, including collaboration with other Kent colleges.
- Payment of a Long Service Award, as extra recognition for staff whose contribution and dedication reaches a key milestone.
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Discounts
- Free onsite parking at all campuses.
- Blue Light Card eligibility, with big savings on local, regional, and national brands.
- Discounted hair, beauty, and spa treatments at our industry-standard salons.
- Free term-time shuttle bus service from Dartford train station to NKC Dartford College
