The benefits of working at Tower Hamlets College

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Because we believe our staff are key to the work we carry out at THC and their contribution is essential and highly valued, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits as follows...

Pension:

Final salary pension scheme for all staff (Teachers Pension Scheme for lecturers and Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff)

Annual leave:

Generous annual leave entitlement in addition to college closure days and bank holidays.
26 days for support staff increasing to 31 days after 5 years service
35 days for managers
52 days for lecturing staff

Access:

All College sites easily accessible for wheelchair users and also easily accessible by public transport either bus, DLR or tube.

Loans:

Interest free loans available for annual travel season tickets.

Family friendly policies:

The College is keen to promote and support a work-life balance and shows it commitment through enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave and flexible working where possible.

Staff development:

Support on both long and short courses

Hair & beauty:

Discounted and complimentary therapies and treatments available through the College’s Hair & Beauty department.

Leisure:

5 a-side football & badminton available through our Workhouse facilities.
Up to 25% off gym membership at LA fitness.

Cafes:

On site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.

Additional benefits for lecturers:

Eligibility for Key Worker Housing scheme

Communications:

The College has an established framework of consultation and negotiation with staff and with recognised Trade Unions.
The College regularly publishes a College newsletter on our intranet to which employees are encouraged to contribute.

Equality & Diversity:

Equality & Diversity forum

Prayer room facilities

Religious & cultural events calendar

Childcare vouchers:

Subsidised childcare

Occupational Health/Counselling:

OH service and counselling referrals.

Eye Care:

Free annual eye test

Employee Support Programme:

Telephone and on-line support 24 hours a day.