Employee Benefits

Central’s annual leave year runs from 1 October – 30 September.

All full-time employees are entitled to 35 working days, (pro rata based on your start date) per annual leave year. This amount is inclusive of seven closure days taken around public holidays in December, January, April and August. For part-time employees the entitlement is pro rata based on the contractual fraction.

All eligible employees are automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme.  Central has two pension schemes:

• Academic staff are automatically enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Specialist, Professional, Technical and Administrative employees are automatically enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Central operates maternity, paternity, and parental leave in accordance with statutory guidelines.

Central has an appraisal scheme in place that aims to provide a focused, evaluative review of employee performance against agreed objectives. The objectives are drawn from the Corporate Plan and other related documents for the year ahead. The appraisal process is also used as an opportunity for individuals to discuss training and development needs with their line manager.

The first twelve months of employment will be a probationary period during which suitability for the position will be assessed and monitored. It will provide an opportunity for individuals to discuss training and development needs with their line manager.

Central operates the cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme. Vist www.evanscycles.com/ride-to-work for more details.

Subject to proof of receipt, Central provides an interest-free annual season ticket loan.

Subject to proof of receipt, Central reimburses the cost of an eye test for eligible workers that excessively use display screen equipment.