Simplyhealth is a benefit that aims to keep you healthy while minimising the additional worry about cost. The next time you need to go to the dentist, optician or even have treatment from a physiotherapist, you can claim some or all of the money directly back from Simplyhealth, up to an annual limit. Level 1 of the plan is fully funded by Walsall College
Teacher & Education Staff Discounts. Film-buffs, fashion-lovers or gig-goers, Discounts For Teachers has something for everyone.
In ‘n’ Out Autocentre in Wednesbury offers a discount on MOT’s and Services to Walsall College staff. Just show your ID badge when you take in your car.
Evans Cycles is the UK’s largest specialist cycle retailer and our Ride-to-Work scheme provides access to their full range of quality bikes, E-Bikes, clothing and accessories, whilst making a saving of up to 43% on the total value. Ride-to-Work is ‘anytime application’ meaning you may apply as soon as you are ready to get cycling, you do not need to wait for an application window to open up!
We offer non academic staff the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The scheme offers pension and tax lump sum benefits on retirement, as well as 3 x pensionable salary life assurance benefits. Walsall College contributions for the LGPS Scheme is 16.3%.
We offer academic staff the opportunity to join the Teachers Pension Scheme. The scheme offers pension and tax lump sum benefits on retirement, as well as 3 x pensionable salary life assurance benefits. Walsall College contributions for the Teachers Pension Scheme is 23.86%.
Walsall College have teamed up with Will Writing Specialists, Dunham McCarthy, to help you to plan for the future. The free service is provided remotely, either by telephone or video call, at a time to suit you. You will have a Will specialist to help you complete each step from start to finish
Network West Midlands offers Walsall College employees discounts of up to 5% on bus, metro and train passes as part of their Corporate Travel Scheme. It is an annual ticket loan scheme where staff pay for these tickets over 12 months with a set deduction taken from your salary every month. The scheme can be used for bus, train and Metro travel throughout the West Midlands and beyond.
You can apply for an NUS/ Totum student discount card to get access to a variety of discounts at shops, clothing stores, restaurants and cinemas, just use your college email address when you join. To find out more please go to https://www.totum.com/ . If you have any questions, please contact the HR team.
Free eye tests for VDU users.
We are a member of Tommy’s Pregnancy at Work which is a charity that supports parents-to-be offering expert advice and knowledge on a range of different matters.
ZEST is Walsall College’s Health and Wellbeing events and initiatives. Throughout the year, we launch ZEST health and wellbeing events offering a comprehensive package of wellbeing initiatives, services and activities to encourage and motivate staff to look after their health, both physically and emotionally.
Career and professional development opportunities.

You will be joining what we believe is an exciting and vibrant environment where you will have a range of employee benefits and the support of a great team, where working relationships between staff and students are very strong and create a friendly, inclusive and safe environment for all.

We value our staff and want them to enjoy a rewarding and professionally fulfilling work life. With that in mind our staff are able to benefit in a variety of ways.

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