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Index

Core Benefits

Equality Benefits

Message from Zoe Lewis, Principal / Chief Executive

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Annual Leave Car Parking Arrangements Occupational Pension Schemes Occupational Sick Pay Remuneration Sickness Absence Benefits Staff Appraisal Start For Success (for New Staff)

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Flexible or Phased Retirement Paid Leave for Religious Celebrations / Festivals Preparation for Retirement

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Adoption Leave Buying & Selling Annual Leave Child Care Voucher Scheme Expectant Parents Meetings Family Friendly Flexible Working Requests Benefits Fostering Leave Leave of Absence Scheme Maternity Leave Paternity Leave

Green Travel

Health & Well Being Benefits

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Corporate Season Rail Card Cycle to Work Scheme Electric Vehicle Charging Secure Bike Storage

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Critical Illness Policy Flu Vaccine Gym / Fitness Studio Membership Health Needs Assessment Health Screenings / Procedures Health Plan (Simplyhealth) Occupational Counselling Occupational Health Physiotherapy Service (MC Therapy) Staff Well Being Events / Initiatives

18 18 19 19 19 20 20 20 21 21

Lifestyle Benefits

Professional & Personal Development

Rewards & Recognition

College Facilities

Armed Services Volunteer Camp Graduation Leave NUS Extra Card Public Duties Recognised Trade Unions Car Buying Discounts

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Workforce Development Workforce Development Staff Discount Scheme Professional Development Scheme Management Development Programme Advanced Practitioner Programme Professional Updating Coaching

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Exceptional Contribution Award Golden Hello Scheme Long Service Awards Management Fast-track Staff Conference Staff Council Staff Survey STAR Awards Staff Christmas Quiz & Prize Draw

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Bistros / Café‟s Staff Lounges Hair, Beauty & Nail Salons Hazel Pearson Theatre MC Travel Shop On The Street / Pit Stop Sports Facilities Waterside Brassiere

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Message from Zoe Lewis, Principal / Chief Executive Dear Colleague Middlesbrough College is in the heart of the Teesside community and strives to provide an outstanding provision of Further Education and training. In doing so the College recognises the importance of the College workforce and the contribution it plays in the success of the College‟s vision. During the College‟s Investors in People (Gold Award) Assessment, Middlesbrough College was described as being equated to a “World Class” position in people development and management and only a small proportion of organisations achieve this level. The College is very proud of this recognition and celebrates this achievement with all employees. You will be reading this document, Middlesbrough College Employee Benefits, Rewards & Recognition information for one of two reasons. You are either an existing member of staff wanting to know more or you are considering employment at the College. Regardless of your role at Middlesbrough College, the College offers all its employees an undoubtedly rewarding career and acknowledges the incredible value all employees can bring in delivering its Mission Statement and Strategic Objectives. In return, the College offers a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognitions to complement your employment. The portfolio of benefits, rewards and recognitions include: -

Core Benefits. Equality Benefits. Family Friendly Benefits. Green Travel Benefits. Health & Well Being Benefits. Lifestyle Benefits. Professional & Personal Development. Employee Rewards & Recognition. College Facilities.

I hope you take full advantage of any of the Employee Benefits, Rewards and Recognition Scheme on offer to you and if you would like further information on any of the above please click on the link below or email [email protected]. Staff Portal / Public / Human Resources / Employee Benefits, Rewards & Recognition Many thanks

Zoe Lewis Principal / Chief Executive Page 4 of 35

Core Benefits Middlesbrough College‟s Core Benefits refers to the basic benefits which employees enjoy as part of their contractual entitlement and this includes Annual Leave entitlement, Car Parking arrangements, Occupational Pension Scheme, Occupational Sick Pay, Remuneration and Staff Appraisal.

Annual Leave All employees automatically receive the following benefits: 

Generous Annual Leave as follows: Apprentice

30 days per annum (pro rata)

Business Support

30 days per annum (pro rata)

Cross College Coordinator

42 days per annum (pro rata)

Graduate Trainee Lecturer

35 days per annum (pro rata)

Lecturer

45 days per annum (pro rata)

Management

36 days per annum (pro rata)

Teaching Support

30 days per annum (pro rata)

Trainer

30 days per annum (pro rata)

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The above is in addition to any Statutory Bank and Public Holidays.

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Term-Time only staff receive a pro-rata of their whole time comparators.

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The holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December.

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The College requires staff to reserve up to three days for Christmas Closure.

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Car Parking Arrangements Middlesbrough College has four designated car parks (A, B, C and D) that can be used by staff, students, visitors, guests and contractors. Car Park Permits are available for all employees to purchase: 

Staff Annual Car Park Permit

£60 per annum

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Staff Premium Car Park Permit

£120 per annum

Alternatively there is a Pay & Display option as follows: 

£1.00 all day (with Purple Permit).

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50p for 3 hours (no return in 2 hours).

In addition to the above, employees with a valid Staff Annual Car Park Permit are eligible for free Match Day Parking. For further details please pick up a leaflet from Main Reception or visit http://www.mbro.ac.uk/Home/index/contact/parking.aspx

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Occupational Pension Scheme Every employee has access to an Occupational Pension Scheme. There are two different Occupational Pension Schemes covering different groups of staff. Lecturers

Business / Teaching Support

Teaching Management

Support Management

Teachers‟ Pension Scheme Mowden Hall Darlington Co Durham DL3 9EE

Teesside Pension Fund Mouchel Pension Scheme PO Box 340 Middlesbrough TS1 2XP

Tel: 0845 6066166

Tel: 01642 727777

Email: [email protected]

Email [email protected]

Web: www.teacherspensions.co.uk

Web: www.teespen.org.uk

Find out more about pensions including retirement benefits and additional voluntary contributions by visiting the website of the relevant Occupational Pension Scheme but staff will be automatically opted in if they meet certain eligibility criteria.

Occupational Sick Pay Middlesbrough College has a generous Occupational Sick Pay Scheme for all employees. Entitlement to any Sick Pay & Leave is subject to employees following the procedures set out in the relevant policy and supporting documentation which can be found in the Human Resources Handbook: 

Welfare of Staff, Management of Sickness, Critical Illness Policy.

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Dealing with Frequent Absence as a Result of Sickness.

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Dealing with Long Term Sickness Absence.

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Employee Guidance to Sickness Absence (including Sick Pay & Leave).

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Managing Sickness Absence and Return to Work.

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Remuneration Middlesbrough College is committed to offering a competitive remuneration and benefits package for all staff. The College adopts a Pay Strategy that strives to make annual pay awards, increments and non-consolidated bonuses subject to affordability and also commits to ensure salaries meet the Living Wage (exceptions are Apprentices and certain Fixed Term Contracts).

Sickness Absence Benefits Middlesbrough College offers generous occupational sickness benefits for those employees who are unfortunately unwell. The benefits include: 

Excellent sickness benefits, increasing with the length of employment.

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Supportive Return to Work Meetings for those returning after sickness absence.

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Supportive Return to Work Plans for those requiring additional support to rehabilitate back to their normal duties.

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Access to Occupational Health provision.

Staff Appraisal Middlesbrough College has an annual Staff Appraisal Scheme for all employees including hourly paid employees working six hours or more per week. The Staff Appraisal process helps the College measure how its employees perform in their roles and looks to also measure the employee‟s impact on Learning, Teaching & Assessment as well as ensuring that targets set are achieved to the benefit of the organisation and the employee. The Staff Appraisal also links to the annual Pay Award and Salary Increments subject to the employee meeting certain criteria and more details are available from the Human Resources Department on how the increments are paid. Click on the link below for access to the document in the Human Resources Handbook: http://staffportal/publicdocs/Human%20Resources/Forms/AllItems.aspx?RootFolder=%2Fpublicdocs%2FHuman%20R esources%2FHuman%20Resources%20Handbook%2FStaff%20Appraisal%2C%20Incremental%20Progres sion%20and%20Management%20Fastrack%20Policy&InitialTabId=Ribbon%2EDocument&VisibilityContext= WSSTabPersistence

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Start for Success (for new staff) Middlesbrough College recognises that new employees may be overwhelmed by the vibrancy and the speed in which the College operates and for this reason, the College has embarked on a strategy to support new employees in the early stages of their career at the College. This is called “Start for Success” and includes: 

Comprehensive first day induction.

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A full Staff Induction Programme within four weeks of their start date.

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Phased timetable for those employed in a teaching capacity.

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Allocation of a Buddy within their Directorate / Department.

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Invitation to Coffee Sessions for new starters.

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Dedicated Human Resources Business Partner as a point of contact.

Further information can be obtained from the Human Resources Department.

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Equality Benefits Middlesbrough College embraces and celebrates its diverse workforce and welcomes job applicants from all backgrounds as each employee brings with them a range of skills and experience. As part of the College‟s commitment to celebrate diversity, it offers a number of equality benefits including: 

Encouraging creativity and fostering innovation.

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Putting the College at a clear competitive advantage by employing a workforce with a diverse expertise and skills set.

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Understanding the social and cultural needs of the College‟s students and the wider community.

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Enhancing the College‟s position to recruit and retain highly skilled staff from an increasingly diverse and competitive labour market.

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Having a greater mix of people with a greater mix of skills, experiences, perspectives and ideas for the College to draw on.

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Enhancing employee morale and motivation.

There are a number of Family Friendly benefits that are considered Equality Benefits: 

Adoption Leave.

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Child Care Voucher Scheme.

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Expectant Parents Meetings.

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Flexible Working.

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Fostering Leave.

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Leave of Absence Scheme.

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Maternity Leave.

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Paternity Leave.

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Flexible / Phased Retirement Teachers’ Pension (Phased Retirement) Phased Retirement is a flexible provision in the Teachers‟ Pension Scheme that offers members greater choice about the way they manage the transition from work to retirement. Further information can be found on the Teachers‟ Pensions Website at www.teacherspensions.co.uk

Local Government Pension Scheme Details (Flexible Retirement) Flexible retirement is where an employee reduces either the hours they work or moves to a post from which they receive less pay and receive payment of their pension (in part or full) as well as their salary. Middlesbrough College recognises the need to keep a highly skilled and experienced workforce for longer and in doing so accepts its responsibility to support those making a gradual transition to retirement. Applications can be made via the Director of Human Resources. Further information can be found on the Local Government Pension Scheme (Teesside Pension Fund) Website at www.teespen.org.uk

Paid Leave for Religious Celebrations / Festivals Employees may request up to three days per annum paid leave for Religious Celebrations and / or Festivals. Further information can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or via the Human Resources Handbook (Policies & Procedures).

Preparation for Retirement Employees planning for retirement or phased retirement within the next two years may request attendance to a suitable course for the preparation of retirement. Employees may attend an approved course during working time. The College will also consider inviting a suitable pension / retirement advisory body into the College to support those who require support or guidance about their pension and retirement. Further information can be obtained from Workforce Development Manager.

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Family Friendly Benefits Middlesbrough College recognises the need for effective policies which play a key part in supporting employees who are looking to start a family, who have a family / dependants or require some appropriate work life balance. All relevant policies are consulted and agreed with the College‟s recognised Trade Unions at the Joint Consultation and Negotiation Committee (JCNC). In doing so, the College must first and foremost ensures its business needs are met however the Principal / Chief Executive will consider where possible family friendly policies or approaches and this approach can have a positive impact on key aspects such as.       

Short-term sickness absence. Staff turnover. Recruiting and attracting high calibre applicants. Employee morale and motivation. Employee productivity. Equality of opportunity. Work-life balance.

Adoption Leave Middlesbrough College offers to support those who chose to adopt under its Adoption Leave and Adoption Pay Policies as the College recognises that taking Adoption Leave is important to ensuring the smooth transition of an adopted child (ren) into an employee‟s family unit. The College‟s Adoption Pay is generous in comparison to the statutory requirements for those who meet the eligibility criteria. Further information can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or via the Human Resources Handbook (Policies & Procedures).

Buying & Selling Annual Leave The Buying & Selling of Annual Leave Policy allows employees to apply to buy extra Annual Leave (up to ten days pro rata) or sell Annual Leave (up to 10 days Annual Leave pro rata) subject to eligibility criteria and application process. Further information can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or via the Human Resources Handbook (Policies & Procedures).

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Child Care Voucher Scheme Employees with babies, toddlers or school aged children can access Child Care Vouchers through a Salary Sacrifice Scheme operated by Edenred. Edenred provide a flexible and user-friendly service for the purchasing of Child Care Vouchers and these pre-tax salary deductions can help employees make considerable savings on the cost of child care. Further information can be obtained from the Human Resources Department.

Expectant Parents Meetings Middlesbrough College offers a generous package for those employees expecting a child, whether they are looking to take Adoption, Maternity or Paternity Leave. The range and value of the benefits are generous but do depend on the length of service with the College. All Expectant Parents are invited to meet with their Human Resources Business Partner, where Expectant Parents will be advised of: 

Their role, rights and responsibilities at all stages.

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Key and important information on pay, timescales and notice periods.

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Entitlement to any Adoption, Maternity or Paternity Pay.

Every Expectant Parent receives an Expectant Parent Pack which is a wealth of information and some key documentation and the College seeks to ensure that every expectant parent has as much information as possible at this very special time. Further information can be obtained from the employee‟s nominated Human Resources Business Partner.

Flexible Working Requests Middlesbrough College acknowledges that employees do have the right to apply to work flexibly and has a duty to consider any request seriously, with examples being flexible working including a change in working hours or working flexi-time etc. Flexible Working usually means a change to the normal pattern of work in order to achieve a more effective balance between home and work commitments. Further information can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or via the Human Resources Handbook (Policies & Procedures).

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Fostering Leave Middlesbrough College makes provision for those employees who may wish to embark on Fostering which normally means caring for a child or young person that is in the care of the local authority. Whilst there is no statutory right to time off work for Foster Carers, the College acknowledges that the requirements of Foster Carers are significant in establishing new relations and in developing new routines. The College already has generous provisions for parents and adopters. Fostering is different from Adoption and hence the College has different arrangements for Foster Carers.

Leave of Absence Scheme Middlesbrough College has a generous Leave of Absence Scheme which allows for time away from work to cover unusual circumstances. The most important component of a Leave of Absence is that the employee‟s employment continues during the period of absence. Where the Leave of Absence Scheme does not cover a particular circumstance the employee may consider alternative options such as Annual Leave, Time off in Lieu (TOIL) or unpaid time off. Any request is subject to the Line Manager‟s approval. Depending on the circumstances, an employee normally continues to receive the same access to other benefits; however in the event of unpaid leave the employee should take advice relating to their Occupational Pension implications. Further information can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or via the Human Resources Handbook (Policies & Procedures).

Maternity Leave Middlesbrough College considers full Maternity Leave entitlement to be fifty-two weeks during which time the employee is entitled to benefit from the Terms & Conditions of the Contract of Employment that would have applied had the employee not been absent except in relation to the payment of salary. Employees are encouraged to engage with the “Keep in Touch” days during the Maternity Leave period to enable the employee to attend work without losing the right to Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) or Contractual Maternity Pay. Employees should speak to their designated Human Resources Business Partner in the first instance, or further information can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or via the Human Resources Handbook (Policies & Procedures). Page 14 of 35

Paternity Leave Employees who are partners of pregnant women or adopters are entitled to access the College‟s Paternity Leave benefits subject to eligibility and this is in addition to the right to Parental Leave. Such employees are entitled to up to ten working days‟ time off taken in one block of five or ten days on a pro rata basis. Paternity Leave can only be taken following the birth of the child or placement of the child for adoption and not before. Further information can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or via the Human Resources Handbook (Policies & Procedures).

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Green Travel Benefits Middlesbrough College is committed to combating climate change and seek to adopt ecofriendly services and provisions where possible. This includes promoting and supporting employees who chose to travel to work using a green travel option.

Corporate Season Rail Card Middlesbrough College employees who chose to travel to work via train can purchase a Corporate Season Rail Card and this can include up to twelve weeks‟ free train travel including weekends with the purchase of an annual season ticket. Rail Cards can be purchased for periods of less than twelve months and any free train travel will be on a reduced basis. For further information, please email [email protected].

Cycle to Work Scheme Middlesbrough College has just launched a “Cycle to Work” Scheme for those who wish to access a cycle through a Hire Purchase Scheme, for the purpose of travelling to work and further information is available on the link below. Staff Portal / Public / Human Resources / Employee Benefits, Rewards & Recognition

Electric Vehicle Charging Middlesbrough College has a number of Electric Vehicle Charging (EV Charging) points as follows: -

Vulcan Street Car Park (Car Park A) (one point).

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South Car Park (Car Park D) (one point).

In order to utilise the EV Charging, drivers must ensure they comply with the College‟s Car Parking arrangements with a valid Car Parking Permit and / or Pay and Display ticket. Further details can be obtained from the College‟s Main Reception.

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Secure Bike Storage The College provides two forms of secured storage for cyclists to store their bikes. Secured lockers are individual lockers that can be hired. The Annual Fee is £21 or alternatively employees can make a monthly payment of £1.75 per month. Shared cycle storage area is next to MC6. A one-off refundable deposit of £5 is required so that the D Lock and an Access Card can be issued for employees. More information is available from Facilities Management Helpdesk.

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Health & Well Being Benefits Middlesbrough College believes good employee health and well-being are key drivers for organisational performance and this can be achieved by offering employees a range of health and well-being benefits, which increases motivation and can have an equally positive impact on the productivity and effectiveness of the College. Responsibility for health and well-being at work belongs to both employers and employees. The College was awarded the Gold Standard by the North East‟s Better Health at Work Scheme and has been recently awarded the Continuing Excellence Award which supersedes the Gold Standard. In addition the College is part of the Tees Valley‟s Extra Life Programme to improve employee well-being in four large employers across Middlesbrough.

Critical Illness Policy Middlesbrough College will offer support to any employee suffering from a diagnosed critical illness including terminal illness. Further information and support is available from the Human Resources Business Partner and in any event the situation will be handled compassionately, sensitively and confidentially where possible.

Flu Vaccine Middlesbrough College offers its employees free Flu Vaccines (Flu Jab) in October and / or November each year as the College recognises that the Flu Vaccine does work and can help prevent people you getting flu. However it will not stop all flu viruses and the level of protection may vary between people. Information about the free Flu Vaccine is communicated to all staff via the Staff Portal and appointments are made via the Human Resources Department.

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Fitness Studio Membership Middlesbrough College‟s Fitness Studio is equipped with the latest Technogym exercise equipment with UNITY touch screen technology and internet. Staff can benefit from subsidised membership of £10 per month with payment made through payroll deductions. Qualified and experienced Gymworld Instructors. Staff Access Times 

Monday - Wednesday 7.15am - 8.30pm

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Thursday & Friday 9.00am - 8.30pm

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Weekends 9.00am - 1.30pm

Further information is available in the Fitness Studio or call (01642) 333778.

Health Needs Assessment As part of Middlesbrough College‟s commitment to the well-being of its employees, it regularly undertakes College Health Needs Assessments to evaluate any workplace health issues. The Health Needs Assessments are undertaken via surveys and focus groups and the results of the Health Needs Assessments are presented to the College Leadership Team and appropriate actions are considered to improve health and well-being of employees.

Health Screenings / Procedures From time to time employees may be required to attend appointments for health screening or medical procedures including ante-natal check-up, diabetic checks, hospital / consultant appointments, medical procedures / assessments. Middlesbrough College seeks to support requests for paid time to attend these appointments. Further information can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or via the Human Resources Handbook (Policies & Procedures).

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Health Plan (Simplyhealth) Middlesbrough College employees can access Simplyhealth Health Plan via regular deductions from their salary and is a scheme that helps employees access affordable healthcare and they aim to deliver exceptional personal customer service. Simplyhealth has over three million customers and helps nearly four million people including 20,000 companies who choose them as their healthcare provider. Simplyhealth now also includes Denplan, the UK's largest provider of dental plans, which helps nearly two million people to access dental care and treatment. Further information can be obtained from the Human Resources Department.

Occupational Counselling From time to time some employees may require Counselling which is an external face to face service offering employees a confidential and accessible service. This service is provided by professionally qualified and experienced Counsellors who provide a safe environment for those seeking to alleviate distress normally linked with work within a reasonably short period of time (up to six sessions). Referral for Occupational Counselling is via an employee‟s designated Human Resources Business Partner.

Occupational Health Employees may be referred to Occupational Health for one of the following reasons: -

Pre-employment screening. To identify any support strategies for employee with a declared health condition. To assess if an employee is fit to be at work. To be assessed for Ill Health Retirement.

Middlesbrough College has two Occupational Health providers to provide professional medical assessments for staff: Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) based at Teesside University. The Occupational Health Advisor is a qualified and experienced Occupational Health Nurse and provides a professional assessment of employee‟s current health conditions and makes appropriate recommendations. Occupational Health Physician (MEDACS) MEDACS are qualified and experienced physicians and/or doctors and referrals to MEDACS is where a more complicated Health Assessment or confirmation of diagnosis is required or to be assessed for Ill Health Retirement. Any referrals to Occupational Health are made via the College‟s Human Resources Business Partners. Page 20 of 35

Physiotherapy Service (MC Therapy) MC Therapy is a College service for employees, students and the wider community and its aim is to return the employee to their chosen sport, place of work or activities of daily living. It offers advice and instruction on exercise to alleviate injuries and strengthen or protect the area of the body where an injury has occurred. MC Therapy can assist with sports injuries, spinal problems, soft tissue injuries, work related problems, post-surgery rehabilitation and postural problems. Further information can be obtained from the Human Resources Department.

Staff Well-Being Events / Initiatives Each year, Middlesbrough College commits to undertake a number of health and well-being initiatives for employees and includes (not an exhaustive list) Women‟s Cancer (Wear It Pink), Men‟s Cancer (Movember), Cold and Flu Awareness, Healthy Heart and Stress Awareness. Information on Staff Well Being Events / Initiatives will be announced on the Staff Portal.

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Lifestyle Benefits Middlesbrough College has a number of Lifestyle Benefits on offer.

Armed Service Volunteer Camp Middlesbrough College acknowledges the benefits of some employees being part of the Territorial / Reservist Armed Services and that they may be required to regularly attend a volunteer camp. Requests are normally considered where the period of leave does not interfere with College business. Further information on Leave of Absence Scheme can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or via the Human Resources Handbook (Policies & Procedures).

Graduation Leave Middlesbrough College recognises that employees who have recently undertaken a programme of study and subsequently successfully achieved an academic qualification may be invited to attend a graduation ceremony. Further information on Leave of Absence Scheme can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or via the Human Resources Handbook (Policies & Procedures).

NUS Extra Card Middlesbrough College employees are entitled to purchase a NUS Extra Card from the College‟s Student Services. The NUS (National Union of Students) is a voluntary membership organisation which is a Confederation of 600 student unions, which Middlesbrough College is one of and the NUS Extra Card entitles employees to discounts across a variety of retailers.

Public Duties Middlesbrough College recognises the value that employees who undertake public duties may bring to the College and employees who hold such positions including Magistrates, Councillors, Governors and other public roles may access some paid time off work. Further information on Leave of Absence Scheme can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or via the Human Resources Handbook (Policies & Procedures).

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Recognised Trade Unions Middlesbrough College works closely in recognition with three Trade Unions. The Principal / Chief Executive and a number of the College Leadership Team regularly meet with the Trade Unions to consult, negotiate and agree any collective agreements, terms and conditions and policies or procedures affecting employment. The three Trade Unions are as follows: 

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ATL / AMiE

UCU

UNISON

Matt Hopton

[email protected]

Ian Moore

[email protected]

Website

www.atl.org.uk

David Branson

[email protected]

Steve Hoggart

[email protected]

Ian Wilson

[email protected]

Website

www.ucu.org.uk

Nathan Cooke

[email protected]

Alan Moore

[email protected]

Website

www.unison.org.uk

Employees should contact the Trade Union Representatives in the first instance if they wish to join a recognised Trade Union or alternatively, employees can visit the relevant Trade Union website.

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Car Buying Discounts The following dealerships have agreed to offer Middlesbrough College staff preferential rates on purchasing a new vehicle – correct as of 1 January 2015 – further information from Carl Thom, Industry & Community Partnerships on 01642 333623 [email protected]

Evans Halshaw (Vauxhall), Middlesbrough 

Preferential rates on new vehicle purchases. Rates dependent upon model.

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Proof of Middlesbrough College employment required.

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Added reduction due to existing Partners Scheme (separate and in addition to above). Proof of membership of (one of) the following is required NUT, Unison, NASWUT, Local Government/Mouchel Pension scheme.

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Contact Jonathan Durham on (01642) 253666 - New Car Business Manager.

SG Petch (Hyundai), Skipper Lane Industrial Estate, Middlesbrough 

Preferential rates on new vehicles through the Hyundai Affinity Scheme and using a code provided for Middlesbrough College. Proof of Middlesbrough College employment required.

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Visit the website: https://www.hyundaiaffinities.co.uk

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Use code E48

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Create your car by choosing model, engine, specification and colour etc. Discounted price will be provided.

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Record/print information for reference.

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Arrange test drive with the dealership.

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Contact Rebecca Mitchell on (01642) 454375 - Business Manager.

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Professional & Personal Development Middlesbrough College offers a number of Professional & Personal Development Benefits.

Workforce Development Middlesbrough College offers a range of workforce development opportunities throughout the year and some of this training will be mandatory and other training is optional. There is a wide variety of in house activities and training available to all staff delivered by both guest speakers and staff experts in their field and attendance at these Workforce Development events allow employees to accrue Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours. In-house training events can be found via the Colleges Online Workforce Development Booking system. For external events, employees will need to complete the External Events Pro-forma which is available on the Workforce Development section of the Staff Portal.

Workforce Development Staff Discount Scheme There may be times when the College‟s Professional Development Scheme cannot fund a course that a member of staff wishes to pursue as it does not fall within one of the priority areas. To encourage a learning culture within the College, all staff are entitled to apply for support for 20% of the courses fees, up to a maximum of £300 per year. All staff are invited to put bids forward between April and June to the Workforce Development Manager for any qualifications to commence in the following academic year. This scheme is managed by a panel consisting of Assistant Principal - Teaching & Learning / Curriculum Development, Assistant Principal - Human Resources, a Trade Union Representative and the Workforce Development Manager. The panel meets in June to agree which applications are approved.

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Professional Development Scheme The College has established a fund to support, on a priority basis, those staff who are seeking to enhance their professional qualifications in relation to their employment with the College. This scheme is managed by a panel consisting of Assistant Principal - Teaching & Learning / Curriculum Development Assistant Principal - Human Resources, a Trade Union Representative and the Workforce Development Manager. All contracted staff are able to apply for financial assistance for long-term courses leading to a formal qualification through the Professional Development Scheme. These include Degree level courses, Certificate in Education (Cert Ed) / Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Subject Specialism Level 5 in English or Maths, Management Development, Assessment and Verification Awards and all other professional level programmes. The College‟s Lecturing Hourly Paid and Claim Basis Support staff, who are engaged to work, will be supported (proportionate to annual teaching hours completed) with any Teacher Training programmes, Subject Specialism Level 5 English or Maths and Assessment and Verification Awards. Following Line Manager support, applications and discussions with the Workforce Development Manager will be detailed in individual letters of acceptance. All supported qualifications must meet the business needs of the College when presenting dissertations / extended study assignments and staff should consult with Line Managers regarding such topics. The scheme covers the following items of expenditure: 

All Tuition Fees for the duration of the course.

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Some necessary residential costs.

All staff are invited to put bids forward between April and June with the support of their Line Manager to the Workforce Development Manager for any Professional Qualifications to commence in the following academic year. The panel meets in June to prioritise the applications against the college business needs. Any applications received for Higher Education, such as Masters, will need to provide evidence of delivering teaching on Higher Education courses successfully for a minimum of one year. The applicants are notified of the outcome along with the terms and conditions prior to the September enrolment.

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Management Development Programme Middlesbrough College‟s Management Development Programme (MDP) is for all College managers and aspiring managers and includes units on strategic overview, funding and finance, managing people and employer engagement. Employees should discuss the Management Development Programme with their Line Managers as part of their Staff Appraisal. Employees who wish to attend the Management Development Programme should register their interest with the Workforce Development Manager once it has been agreed with the Line Manager.

Advanced Practitioner Programme Middlesbrough College acknowledges that in the ever increasing challenging and demanding world of Learning, Teaching & Assessment, satisfactory teaching is not acceptable. Ofsted states „There is nowhere to hide’ and therefore it is a necessity not a luxury for all Teachers to strive to achieve Advanced Practitioner Status. The Advanced Practitioner Programme starts with exploring exactly what does advanced practice look like and how can cutting edge professional teachers best serve the complex needs of individual students. Progression through the Single Spine Scale from points 11.1 to 14 is dependent on the achievement of the Advanced Practitioner Programme as well as meeting a grade 1 or a grade 2 in the annual Staff Appraisal. This three day programme is transformational and thought provoking which enables lecturers to experience what 21st century teaching is about. Further information on Advanced Practitioner Programme can be obtained from the Workforce Development Manager.

Professional Updating Professional Updating is an excellent opportunity for staff to return to their professional / vocational industry to update their experience and skills. Professional Updating allows employees to enhance vocational teaching and learning. Other employees may choose to undertake research or work shadow pertinent to organisational need. Applications for Professional Updating should be forwarded to the Workforce Development Manager.

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Coaching Middlesbrough College embraces a coaching ethos when it comes to management and teaching and this is a powerful skill that can empower individuals to develop, motivate and grow. The Big Day of Coaching is a day-long fun interactive session with an experienced and talented professional coach and facilitator Marie Taylor to develop employees‟ coaching skills. The College offers regular opportunities for all College employees to attending the BIG Day of Coaching. Further information can be found on the Workforce Development section of the Staff Portal.

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Rewards & Recognition Middlesbrough College understands the importance to attract, recruit and retain high calibre and professional employees and it also acknowledges that recognition and rewards can be very meaningful to employees and lead to motivating and improving employee performance.

Exceptional Contribution Award At the end of each academic year, the College considers whether there have been any employees who may be eligible for an Exceptional Contribution Award. This is normally awarded to staff on one of three grounds: „lifetime achievement‟, „exceptional contribution‟ or „sustained excellence‟. Exceptional Contribution Award is awarded at the end of academic year conference.

Golden Hello Scheme Middlesbrough College‟s Golden Hello Scheme is part of a range of the Employee Benefits Package to encourage new Lecturers and Instructor Demonstrators in priority subjects to train and take up teaching posts at Middlesbrough College. The Golden Hello Scheme is an essential tool to facilitate the recruitment and / or retention of those new to the role of Lecturer or Instructor Demonstrator in subject areas that are considered to be priority subjects. Golden Hellos are taxable, one-off payments made subject to meeting the eligibility criteria, to Lecturers and Instructor Demonstrators of priority subjects at Middlesbrough College at the start of their second year of employment. Further information can be obtained from the Human Resources Business Partners.

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Long Service Awards Middlesbrough College is determined to do its very best for its students and employees and this can only be achieved by having a loyal and motivated workforce. The College has therefore established a Long Service Award with payments as below (subject to change). The Long Service Awards is normally held at the last Staff Conference of the Academic Year and the following payments are made - these are subject to annual review by the Principal / Chief Executive. Length of Continuous Service

Gratuity

15 years‟ service

£50.00

20 years‟ service

£75.00

25 years‟ service

£100.00

30 years‟ service

£125.00

35 years‟ service

£150.00

40 years‟ service

£200.00

The Long Service Award is based on the length of service as at 31 July each year.

Management Fast-Track Middlesbrough College‟s Management Fast-Track Programme aims to develop, retain, challenge and motivate staff and provide invaluable experience to those aspiring to management positions in the future. Members of staff who have been at the College for at least two years and have two consecutive Grade 1 (Outstanding) or Grade 2 (Good) Staff Appraisals can apply to join the College‟s Management Fast-track Programme. Further information can be found in the Human Resources Handbook under Staff Appraisal, Incremental Progression and Management Fast Track. Click on the link below for access to the document in the Human Resources Handbook: http://staffportal/publicdocs/Human%20Resources/Forms/AllItems.aspx?RootFolder=%2Fpublicdocs%2FHuman%20R esources%2FHuman%20Resources%20Handbook%2FStaff%20Appraisal%2C%20Incremental%20Progres sion%20and%20Management%20Fastrack%20Policy&InitialTabId=Ribbon%2EDocument&VisibilityContext= WSSTabPersistence

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Staff Conference The Principal / Chief Executive holds regular Staff Conferences so that all employees can be briefed on a range of issues that are pertinent to staff, students and the wider community. Topical matters can include the College‟s strategic position, financial update, information on enrolment and student numbers, Teaching & Learning developments, staffing matters, training plans and to also communicate any other developments. The end of the academic year Staff Conference also includes an Awards Ceremony for employees, called Reach Awards. Announcements and further information about forthcoming Staff Conferences can be found on the Staff Portal.

Staff Council Middlesbrough College‟s Staff Council is a staff body who meets regularly with the Principal / Chief Executive and key College managers. The staff that participate in the Staff Council are nominated by their department to represent their opinions and interests. The Staff Council‟s main purpose is to serve as a voice for employees through representing their views on key topics. The Staff Council meets termly and minutes are published and widely circulated.

Staff Survey Middlesbrough College undertakes an annual Staff Survey to capture the opinions and feedback from staff. The College recognises the importance that Staff Surveys bring including: -

Recognition of the College‟s strengths and weakness in key areas such as understanding strategic priorities, overall employee satisfaction, local line management effectiveness and performance management.

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Opportunity to improve performance by offering useful feedback on areas for improvement.

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Specific benchmarks or norms to gain a better understanding of how the College compares to other Colleges.

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Monitor trends over time to determine if improvement implementations are affecting desired areas for change.

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STAR Awards Middlesbrough College‟s STAR Awards are a key part of the Rewards & Recognition Scheme which aims to recognise any individual who may have carried out an act of help or support, acted unselfishly or gone above and beyond their normal duty. A STAR Award can be nominated confidentially by staff, students or external visitors to a bespoke email address ([email protected]) linked to a College Value and a certificate will be issued. This can be done at any time during the academic year to recognise and celebrate those who have gone the extra mile. The nominated employee will receive a certificate and a brief anonymised quote on why they have received the award which will be presented by their line manager. Nominations are then categorised for an Annual STAR Award by the College values, namely: -

Aim High.

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Do What‟s Right.

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Work Hard.

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Take Responsibility.

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Take Pride.

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Challenge Yourself.

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Respect Others.

Overall winners of the STAR Awards are announced at the annual Staff Conference at the end of the academic year.

Staff Christmas Quiz & Prize Draw Each year on the last day of the Autumn Term, the College holds a Staff Conference followed by a Christmas Quiz and Prize Draw and all employees are invited to join in the celebrations and participate in the quiz and festive competitions.

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College Facilities The College has a number of College Facilities open to all staff.

Bistro / Cafés Middlesbrough College has a number of bistro experiences where employees can relax in a cool environment with a great atmosphere, good quality food and service competitive prices. Employees can choose from Café 66, Café Vibe, Café Pronto or Café 2QS.

Staff Lounges Middlesbrough College has a number of Staff Lounges where employees can relax over a coffee or lunch.

Hair, Beauty and Nail Salons (Tees Style Two) Middlesbrough College has seven state of the art and professionally equipped salons including a commercial Spa Suite and these salons provide a perfect environment for our students to learn the skills and techniques required in the modern beauty industry. The salons are open to the public, including all employees, and a full range of ladies and gents hair and beauty treatments in relaxed surroundings at competitive prices can be enjoyed.

Hazel Pearson Theatre The Hazel Pearson Theatre is a state-of-the-art 156 seat theatre that provides a wonderful learning environment for the College‟s Performing Arts students with regular productions throughout the year, including a Christmas Panto, which employees can enjoy. The Hazel Pearson Theatre is also available for hire and has been used by local and national theatre companies for productions and by community groups for events such as lectures and awards ceremonies. For further information and ticket sales on forthcoming productions announcements can be found on the Staff Portal.

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MC Travel Middlesbrough College‟s very own Travel Agency (MC Travel) can be located in "The Street" providing students with an excellent learning base for them to complete their NVQ. MC Travel is a fully bonded independent Travel Agency under the World Choice Consortium selling package holidays, flight only, accommodation only, UK Hotels, car hire, attraction tickets, car parking and Insurance. All staff and students receive a 5% discount.

Shop on the Street / Pit Stop Middlesbrough College‟s Shop On The Street is a hit with staff and students for those little things such as stationery products at low prices or employees can grab a sandwich and drink to keep them going; and leaving, check out what delights the students have made for your tea, all products for sale (subject to availability). Alternatively the Pit Stop offers a "Grab'n'Go" service with a hot or cold beverage to accompany that all important sandwich or snack needed to nourish the body. There are also numerous vending machines located around the College buildings.

Sports Facilities Middlesbrough College has a Six Court Sports Hall accommodating a range of sports, an outdoor Flood-Lit Astro-Turf Pitch and a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA). The sports facilities can be hired as follows: -

Six Court Sports Hall with dimensions of 34.5 metres by 27 metres which can also be utilised for conferences, exhibitions and events.

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Flood-Lit Astro-Turf Pitch as a 7-A-Side or 11-A-Side

Some employees enjoy a weekly football match on the Flood-Lit Astro-Turf Pitch. For further information on booking please contact the Commercial Bookings Officer on (01642) 333900 or [email protected]

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Waterside Brassiere Middlesbrough College‟s Waterside Brassiere is widely renowned for its top quality but inexpensive menus and all food in the restaurant is prepared and served by our Catering & Hospitality students. Employees are welcome to enjoy coffee morning refreshments, deliciously prepared lunch or some evening fine dining. There are regular speciality themed-events throughout the year. To view our current event listing, go to the 'Special Events' webpage at: http://www.mbro.ac.uk/Home/index/facilities/restaurant/events.aspx. The Waterside Brassiere is located within Middlesbrough College above the main reception area. To book a table please contact Waterside Brassiere on 01642 333271 or [email protected]

All employee benefits, rewards and recognition initiatives were correct at the time of print (1 January 2015) however they may be subject to change. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Alison Stephenson, Director of Human Resources on 01642 333565 or [email protected] or email [email protected]

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