Staff Benefits

Pension
The School is part of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme until 31st December 2020. From 1st January 2021 the School will offer all teacher’s a defined contribution pension scheme with Aviva, known as the Aviva Pension Trust for Independent Schools (APTIS).

For non-teaching staff, the School provides access to a pension scheme, provided by Nest Pensions. If you qualify, the payments into your pension will be:

• Your contribution – 4% of your qualifying earnings. This will be taken directly from your pay.
• Our contribution – we will pay in an amount equal to 3% of your qualifying earnings.
• Tax relief – The government, in the form of tax relief, will pay an amount equal to 1% of your qualifying earnings.

A stakeholder pension is offered in the case of some individual specialist roles.

Free on-site parking

Lunch
We have an excellent catering facility, which offers all our staff a complimentary lunch.

The Weld Café
A great addition to our catering facility – open to staff (and pupils) for hot drinks and cakes in the afternoon and early evening.

School Fee Remission Scheme
Fee remission is granted (pro rata for part- time staff) representing exceptional value for a high quality independent education. This is also available through a salary sacrifice arrangement if individuals wish to enjoy additional savings.

Career Development
We are committed to the continuing professional development of staff and will support appropriate training as required.

Employee Assistance Programme
A free and confidential 24/7 support service, offering you unlimited access to advice and information, guidance and counselling where appropriate.

Cycle Scheme
All permanent staff have access to a cycle scheme which enables staff to purchase a bike tax-free through a salary sacrifice arrangement.

Well-being
Aside from our other well-being schemes, staff enjoy walking or running in our beautiful grounds at lunch or after work. All staff have access to the indoor swimming pool as the following times:

Monday 07:30-08:00 / Tuesday 17:45-18:15 / Wednesday 07:30-08:00 / Thursday 19:45-20:15

Staff also have access to the gym and squash courts.

The Petre Library
Staff can borrow books from the Petre Library which is well-stocked with a range of fiction and non-fiction titles. There is also an eBook facility available