Staff Benefits
St Benedict’s is committed to supporting colleagues with a comprehensive package of benefits, designed to recognise your contribution and help you thrive both professionally and personally.
Financial
We offer highly competitive salaries for both teaching and support staff. Pay for teachers is above the maintained sector.
All eligible colleagues are enrolled in the Aviva pension scheme, which includes generous employer contributions: 16.5% for teaching staff and 5% for support staff. Permanent employees also receive life assurance at three times their annual salary.
Once probation is complete, permanent staff may be eligible for fee remission if their children attend St Benedict’s. Families with children at the school also receive a 10% discount on uniform purchases.
To support travel, the school provides interest-free season ticket loans. Colleagues can also benefit from the Cyclescheme, offering savings of up to 42% on bikes and accessories, with interest-free payments over 12 months and additional tax and National Insurance savings.
Further savings are available through BHN Extras, which includes:
- Discounts of 2–8% on technology and home appliances
- A prepaid cashback card, offering up to 15% cashback at over 85 UK retailers (for £5 per year)
- Up to 15% off gift cards for major shops, supermarkets, and restaurants
Reduced-rate accommodation may be available to permanent staff, subject to availability. Free on-site parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Health and Wellbeing
St Benedict’s is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all colleagues. Every permanent employee receives a comprehensive Health Shield Cash Plan, which enables you to reclaim everyday healthcare expenses, including dental, optical, and physiotherapy treatments. The plan also provides access to a wide range of wellbeing services, such as:
- A 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your dependent children, offering appointments, diagnoses, private prescriptions, referrals, and fit notes at any time
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), available free of charge to permanent staff and their families, offering confidential support for personal or professional challenges
- Online health assessments
- Gym discounts
In addition to the EAP, staff may access subsidised face-to-face counselling if needed.
To help you maintain a healthy lifestyle, all colleagues enjoy a free, nutritious lunch in the School Dining Hall during term time.
We also offer free flu vaccinations, free eye tests, and a contribution towards prescription glasses.
Staff are welcome to use the school’s on-site gym and take part in yoga and fitness classes.