Benefits

At STAGS we have a genuine commitment to ensuring staff wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Programme. The full range of benefits on offer can be viewed below:  

Employee Support

Benefits include:

• Staff Wellbeing Week
• DfE Wellbeing Charter sign up
• Regular Wellbeing Survey carried out - (employees chance to feedback on wellbeing)
• Employee Assistance Programme - (24/7 confidential helpline for staff and immediate family)
• Wellbeing Webinars
• Motivational Speakers to support CPD on inset days
• Access to trained staff Mental Health First Aiders
• A highly visible Senior Leadership team is on hand to support you before, during and after the school day    

Pay and Benefits

Benefits include:

• We offer a salary aligned to school teachers pay scales, NJC pay scales and awards
• Pay portability when arriving from other schools
• Generous pension benefits with the TPS or LGPS
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Electric vehicle car leasing scheme
• Electric vehicle charging points on site (paid for by the individual)
• Time off for Bank Holidays

Work and Work Life Balance

Benefits include:

• Access to recognised training and leadership courses such as National Professional Qualifications in leadership and other accredited courses (travel expenses covered)
• Part payment of fees towards further qualifications
• Education Support departments such as resources, finance and data are on hand to support teachers'
• Administration support for Middle Leaders
• There is no expectation for staff to answer 'out of hours' emails and the use of personal mobile phones to pick up emails is discouraged
• Staff break duties are scheduled on days where they are either free before or after break time
• Requests to attend funerals and graduations are always authorised
• Planners and diaries are provided free of charge

Financial Advice

Benefits include:

• Financial Wellbeing Week - financial hints, tips and website links shared for all to access
• Access to, and presentation by the Money Service to all Education Support Staff regarding financial support and pensions (January conference)
• Presentations on personal finances and pensions delivered by external financial experts

Keeping Active

Benefits include:

• After school activities including Pilates (free), Self Defence and Personal Training (paid for by the individual)
• Access to wonderful sports and leisure facilities including a 23m heated outdoor swimming pool
• Acupuncture, massage and manicure sessions (paid for by the individual)
• Annual Flu jabs (free)
• Annual wellbeing nurse checks (free) 
• Group Healthcare access 

Social

STAGS is a very welcoming and social workplace. Visitors often comment on the positive atmosphere and how exceptionally friendly and supportive our staff are. Our Social Committee is focussed on offering a variety of activities and amenities to appeal to a broad range of staff, aimed at helping you through the day/working week.

Benefits include:

• Well serviced staff room available providing a comfortable environment, refreshments and sweet treats on a Friday!
•  Social gatherings after main school events, such as at the end of term, carol service, Summer BBQ by the pool
• A Welcome Afternoon Tea for all new starters
• Department get togethers
• Opportunities to get involved with student school events (such as Get Fit Week, Wellbeing week, Personal Development Days etc)
• All staff Breakfast provided each month