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Benefits, terms and conditions for academic staff

The post
Although appointed to a specific post and location in the first instance, staff may be required to undertake appropriate duties at any location within the University. Appointment is subject to pre-employment health assessment by the University's Occupational Physician. Staff who have not previously worked in an HE or FE Institution, or who are moving to a post with significantly different job responsibilities, are subject to a one-year probationary period.

Contractual requirements
The teaching year is normally about 38 weeks and, except with prior agreement, staff will not be required to undertake more than 14 consecutive weeks of teaching. Depending on the nature and level of the post, staff may be required to engage in teaching, research and scholarly activity and academic management and administration.

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Salary
Salaries are paid on the last day of the month directly into bank or building society accounts. Salaries and London Weighting are negotiated nationally. They are reviewed every year and, any percentage increase agreed is applied to the salary scale. Providing staff have been in post for 6 months, incremental progression takes place until the maximum of the grade is reached or until an individual becomes eligible for progression or extension through the bar.

Holidays
Full-time staff receive 35 days annual leave (pro-rata for fractional staff). Subject to operational requirements, staff may take up to 6 weeks in one continuous period. Staff are also entitled to Bank Holidays and any time when the University may be officially closed (e.g. between Christmas Day and the New Year Bank Holiday).

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Job sharing and flexible working
University of the Arts London is open to job sharing where practical. If interested in job sharing, a letter detailing the request should be attached to your application. Similarly, flexible work patterns will be considered depending on the post - if short-listed, advise the recruiting manager of your requirements so that possibilities can be discussed.

Sickness, maternity and paternity
University of the Arts London operates its own contractual schemes above those provided by statute.

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Special leave
Staff may be granted limited paid or unpaid leave under special circumstances, such as the funeral of a close relative or approved study for examinations.

Pension
All full-time employees are automatically entered into the Teachers' Pension Scheme from which they can "opt-out". Fractional staff must "opt-in" if they decide to participate. Both employee and employer make contributions to the Fund.

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Nursery
A 30 place nursery (for babies and children of staff and students) is located at the Elephant and Castle site of the London College of Communication.

Season ticket and computer loans
Interest-free loans may be made available for purchasing season tickets and/or computer equipment related to their role.

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Reduced-rate sports and leisure facilities
University of the Arts London is a member of the Seymour Leisure Centre (in Seymour Place, W1) and staff benefit from reduced rates on facilities such as swimming, badminton, squash and use of the health suite plus priority booking arrangements. (Facilities are also available at the Porchester Centre, Queensway, W2, Queen Mother Sports Centre, Victoria, SW1 and the Jubilee Sports Centre, W10.)

Identity cards
All staff are required to carry identity cards and are generally asked to provide photographs so that a card can be issued.

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No-Smoking Policy
University of the Arts London has adopted a "No Smoking Policy" throughout all its buildings.

Relocation Assistance Scheme
The University of the Arts London has a Scheme for newly appointed staff, generally limited to those who on appointment live outside a 50 mile radius of London and who wish to move significantly nearer their place of work.

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