Why choose us?

We aim to be an excellent employer and take pride in the fact that the College has been highly praised for its people processes. The College is a friendly, supportive and enjoyable place to work – you will always be encouraged to develop your career. We know that the College will only ever be as good as the staff it employs and so we aim to recruit and retain the most talented and committed individuals by ensuring that we can offer a number of benefits – all in addition to a competitive salary.

*Holidays

As a Bedford College employee, you will enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 27–35 days, plus bank holidays and an additional three annual closure days. The College is also closed over the Christmas period.

*Attendance bonus

If you are lucky enough to have no sickness absence in a working year, you will receive our attendance bonus.

*Free car parking

You will be issued with a car parking pass and permit, which as well as affording you free car parking during work hours can be used in the evenings and at weekends - meaning you can go out for a meal or do your shopping in town without having to worry about parking.

*Extensive employee support

Employee assistance programme for confidential advice, information and counselling.

*Final salary pension scheme

You will have the option to join an occupational final salary pension scheme, using the Teachers’ Pension and Local Government pension scheme.

*Staff council

There are a number subsidised social activities organised through the staff council, including end of year lunches and the whole-College Christmas party.

*Staff development

We operate a scheme whereby staff wishing to take non job-related personal development courses at the College will benefit from 80% off advertised fee (LSC funded courses only, subject to terms and conditions).

*Childcare voucher scheme

Bedford College, in conjunction with Busy Bees, has introduced a more flexible way to meet the costs of your childcare, under which part of your wages or salary can be given up or ‘sacrificed’ in exchange for childcare vouchers. Under the Busy Bees childcare voucher scheme, parents can request up to £55 per week (£243 per month) in non-taxable and National Insurance-exempt childcare vouchers.

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