Staff Benefits
Schools can’t become the best places for pupils to learn and grow unless we make them the best places for staff to work and grow.
We aim to attract, retain, and develop great people. We invest in you, so you can invest in our children and young people. We strive to champion teaching and school support as professions of choice, ensuring that future generations continue to be inspired to enter and strengthen the sector.
We offer a range of benefits that cater to your professional growth, well-being, and financial security.
Here are some of the benefits you can expect when you join us:
Perkbox:
Our cutting-edge reward and benefits platform empowers you to acknowledge your colleagues’ accomplishments through its celebration tool. You can gain flexi and reward points, which can be redeemed at various high street and online retailers for treats and everyday essentials. Additionally, you have the option to make charitable donations.
Pension Scheme:
From 1 April 1 2026, for teachers, the Trust will contribute 28.68% to your pension fund. Support Staff will receive a 16.8% contribution to their pension pot from the same date.
Professional Learning:
Our dedicated team at Habs Institute for Professional Learning is devoted to nurturing your professional growth. We offer excellent training opportunities for all staff throughout the year, including leadership programmes, and provide partial funding for qualification pursuits.
Discounted Gym Memberships:
Make the most of discounted monthly membership fees at ‘The Gym Group’ clubs.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP):
Our EAP encompasses a 24-hour, free, and confidential counselling service. It includes access to online cognitive-behavioral therapy and management consultations to support Line Managers.
Well-being:
Enjoy complimentary access to the award-winning Headspace app, along with free yoga, meditation and mindfulness courses in the Perkbox Wellness Hub to enhance your overall well-being.
As part of our on-going commitment to prioritise wellbeing, we have a number of trained Wellbeing Leads and Mental Health First Aiders, across the Trust.
We are also pleased to offer one-to-one online confidential wellbeing coaching support to all staff across the Trust
Career Development:
Explore secondment opportunities within the Trust or external organisations, providing valuable experiences for your professional development.
Flexible and family-friendly
We know it can be challenging finding the right work-life balance. We are able to consider flexible and family-friendly working opportunities to include part-time, term-time working and job-sharing arrangements. Our term dates operate slightly differently to other state schools, which means that that you can sometimes enjoy extra holidays!
Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes:
Take advantage of substantial discounts through tax allowances for either purchasing a bike or opting for bike hire, promoting a healthier and more sustainable commute.
Season Ticket Loans:
The Trust offers season ticket loans so that its staff members can take advantage of discounted annual fares for travelling to work by public transport.
Other Discounts:
Computer Purchase and Microsoft software
The Trust provides staff with the opportunity to purchase computer and other IT equipment. All staff employed by the Trust are also eligible to participate in Microsoft's Home User Program (HUP).
O2 discount
The Trust are pleased to offer staff discounts with O2. More information on the scheme can be found on the O2 website.
Apple
Apple offers education pricing for teachers and staff at all levels so when you join Haberdashers' Academies Trust South, whether you're teaching staff or not, you are eligible for a substantial discount! Verify your staff status to shop with education pricing at Apple.
Blue Light Card
As a Trust employee, you can enjoy exclusive discounts across various sectors including retail, hospitality, entertainment, travel and more through the Blue Light Card Community. Find out more about the discounts and exclusive experiences and rewards available here.
Haberdashers' Company Working Together programme:
Being part of the Trust means access to a UK-wide network of colleagues from other Haberdashers' groups of schools. Led by our main sponsors, the Haberdashers' Company, staff can benefit from an annual programme of conferences and other opportunities to learn from each other and collaborate.
