Careers - South Devon College

Thank you for your interest in working for South Devon College. We are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success.

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities.

We aim to provide our students with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Staff have consistently high expectations of all learners and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.

We invite you to find out more about working for South Devon College and becoming a part of our exciting future.

If you have any queries, please email [email protected] or phone 01803 540478. If you require this information in a different format please contact us.

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Employee benefits at South Devon College

Annual Leave Entitlement

Excellent holiday entitlement. The academic year runs from 1st September – 31st August (pro-rated for fractional employees). Employees who work in academic areas take their holidays outside of term time.

The College also has a two week closure over Christmas. All employees receive an additional one days annual leave (pro rata for part-time hours) for every five years worked up to a maximum of five days. e.g. an employee with 15 years service will receive an additional three days annual leave. On top of this all employees also receive an additional one days annual leave for their birthday. Staff can also buy up to 10 days additional annual leave as put of the Colleges Holiday Purchase scheme.

Family Friendly

Mama Bear’s Nursery (Ofsted good) is available on-site. We also offer the option of flexible working, hybrid working (depending on role) and enhanced maternity/adoption pay.

Wellbeing

Staff are entitled to discounted membership for the College’s fully equipped gym and fitness suite with an excellent programme of classes.

Free eye tests and help towards the cost of VDU specific glasses are also available, and the College has on-site Hair and Beauty facilities, including sports massage, for a small fee.

Staff personal wellbeing workshops are available, as well as the Employee Assistance Programme (counselling) and occupational health services.

Health cash plans and free on-site health checks are also available to staff.

The College’s Financial Wellbeing Hub provides guidance on finances, affordable salary-deductible borrowing, and opportunities to invest in saving schemes. Staff are provided with access to a Salary Finance scheme, which provides access to affordable loans with lower interest rates. Designed as an alternative to high interest credit cards, overdrafts and payday loans – it can be used to pay off existing debt quicker and cheaper, cover an unexpected expense or achieve money goals.

Pension Membership

Auto-enrolment into one of two contributory Defined Benefit pension schemes: The Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)– for academic staff and the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – for all support staff. In addition to the employee contribution, the College makes significant contributions into both schemes. which are higher than employee contributions.

Life Assurance (Death in Service Benefits)

For those in the LGPS or Teachers Pension Schemes.

Staff Discounts

All staff are eligible to purchase a Totum and Bluelight cards at a cost of £14.99 and £4.99 respectively.

The College is also a member of the Pluxee Employee Discounts Platform. Through Pluxee all staff are entitled to discounts at major supermarkets, as well as high street chains, restaurants and entertainment venues. Access is also provided to discount schemes provided by Student Beans and UNidays. Discounts on selling fees are provided through local Estate Agents “SDC employees who hold a Totem card will also receive concessionary adult admission rate for single visits and single memberships to the Wild Planet Trust further details can be found via the People team.

Car Parking and Travel

Convenient and easy onsite parking is available (charge applies), as well as fantastic discounts for Stagecoach bus passes. We also support the Cycle to Work Scheme.

Holiday Purchase Scheme

It is recognised, however, that some employees may wish to take longer periods of holiday and for this reason the College operates a policy of allowing all employees to ‘buy’ up to 10 days’ additional holiday entitlement, subject to certain conditions.

Training and Development

The College funds and supports Continuous Professional Development activities, as well as having a dedicated staff Training and Development programme, Manager Development programme and Future Leaders programme. There are also opportunities for coaching and mentoring, and a ‘buddy’ system for new starters.

All employees are entitled to a 50% discount on South Devon College courses (subject to availability).

There are also a number of fantastic opportunities to undertake Apprenticeship qualifications. Funding provided for High Cost Qualifications and Teacher training qualification.

Catering and Retail

Subsidised catering is available in all Restaurants and Cafés, including our à la carte training restaurant Horizons. The on-site shop offers essentials and seasonal goods.

Long Service Awards

Long Service Awards will apply to staff who have achieved 5, 10, 15 or 20 years’ service at the College, which they will receive at the annual Day of Celebration.

Case studies

Current members of staff share insight into their professional development journey since joining South Devon College…

South Devon College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people. It is expected that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. Online searches may be done as part of our due diligence checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

The College is committed to applying equal its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.

Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We are committed to the employment and career development of people with disabilities. If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments at each stage of the recruitment and selection process and, if you join us, to where and how you work.

We offer all applicants the option of requesting that their application is considered under the terms of our guaranteed interview scheme. To be invited to interview / assessment under this scheme, you must show in your application that you meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a disability, whether you are applying under the scheme or not, we will ask you to let us know if you need any adjustments at each stage of the recruitment and selection process.

If you want to apply for the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please email [email protected]

Criminal Convictions

South Devon College is an educational establishment that provides education to children and/or vulnerable adults. Therefore the College needs to assess your suitability for the position you are applying for and is entitled to ask questions about your criminal record. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. To determine whether your conviction or caution is protected, and whether you are required to disclose it should your application be shortlisted, you can also refer to Nacro or Unlock websites. South Devon College aims to promote equality of opportunity for all job applicants with the right mix of skills and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse and representative community. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment. Each case is considered on its own merit.