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Why Bishop Auckland College?
We are a warm, diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone is supported to grow, develop and really flourish.
We support the growth and development of our staff through investment in high quality continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities, industry updating and individual mentoring.
We know that the success of Bishop Auckland College is built on our focus on inclusion, community and employers, all underpinned by the brilliant work of our exceptional team of dedicated staff.
We want staff to feel that Bishop Auckland College is a great place to work and this is how we attract new talent and retain a fantastic team of committed people.
What our staff say about us (taken from the Staff Survey 2021/2022 in August 2022):
“The College is a friendly and welcoming place for both staff and students.”
“Tight knit community of people who are passionate about Bishop Auckland College and the area in which we serve, a great place to work.”
“Working as a team, communication and providing a positive safe environment for students to thrive.”
In the 2022/23 academic year, the College can offer the following benefits to its staff in addition to competitive salaries:
- Generous annual leave entitlements:
Teaching staff – 9.8 weeks plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
Management – 8.4 weeks plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
Support staff – 7 weeks, rising to 8 weeks after 5 years of continuous service plus bank holidays (pro-rata) - Option to buy additional annual leave
- Currently operating a four and a half day working week, closing at 12 noon on a Friday
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Christmas closure – the College will close for two weeks at Christmas
- Easter closure – the College will close for two weeks at Easter
- Free gym membership for the onsite gym
- Hair and beauty treatments available with both Level 2 and 3 students, at competitive prices
- NHS Health Checks
- Occupational Health
- Counselling
- Discount at our onsite nursery
- Family Friendly Scheme
- Continuous Professional Development
- Mentorship – a mentoring scheme for new support staff to support you in your first few months with the College
- Learning Zone Membership
- Free Microsoft Office 365
- Continuous Service Scheme
- Free car parking at all sites
- Cycle to Work Scheme (from 1st April 2023)
- Plus many more
