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Benefits

Working at TSCG means more than a job – it’s about recognition, wellbeing, and growth. Through the TSCG Deal, we bring together the benefits, support and opportunities that help our colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to build a career that matters.

The TSCG Deal

The TSCG deal brings together the principles that shape how we support our colleagues. It reflects our commitment to wellbeing, recognition, and career development, helping to create an environment where people can thrive.

Discover what this could mean for you:

Wellbeing Matters

Careers not Jobs

Rewards and Recongnition

A place to Belong

Together we care

Your voice counts

Reward & Recognition

We value and understand the importance of recognising the fantastic contributions of our colleagues. While pay may not be everyone’s top priority, ensuring a fair and stable income that reflects your hard work and loyalty is central to our approach.

Rewarding Our Colleagues:

  • Salaries benchmarked against the FE sector, with teacher pay in the top quartile of the FE sector
  • Incremental and career‑grade pay to reward experience and loyalty
  • Outstanding annual leave – up to 48 days (non‑teaching) and 62 days (teachers), including bank holidays and a two‑week Christmas closure
  • Generous employer pension contributions
  • Employee Assistance Programme, supporting you and your family
  • Tailored professional development, including funded teacher training up to Level 7
  • Strong support for new teachers, with mentoring, induction and remission
  • Flexible working culture and inclusive policies (Disability Confident Employer)
  • Excellent on‑site facilities, free parking, Cycle to Work scheme and Blue Light Card access

Recognising Our Colleagues:

  • Annual Star Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions across a broad range of categories.
  • Colleague & Team Appreciation Day to share gratitude and celebrate collaboration.
  • Peer-to-peer recognition platform for ongoing appreciation.
  • Lifetime Achiever Award for colleagues with 15+ years of outstanding service.
  • Departmental budgets for personalised thank you gifts.

Our approach to reward and recognition reflects the value we place on fairness, contribution, and long‑term commitment at TSCG.

Pension Scheme
  • All new employees are automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme.
  • Teaching staff join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Business Support and Management staff join the Greater Manchester Pension Fund

You can opt out of your pension scheme at any time by completing the relevant form on the provider’s website.

Lifestyle & Everyday Perks

Life at TSCG comes with practical perks and savings that make a real difference, on campus and beyond.

Getting Around

  • Free parking at campuses
  • Travel and expenses policy

Family & Everyday Savings

  • Discounted childcare at selected nursery providers
  • Totum card for student-style discounts on retail, travel, and more
  • CSSC membership for savings on leisure, sports, and cultural activities

Campus Comforts

  • Cafés and Costa coffee outlets at selected campuses. Enjoy fresh food and drinks at our campus cafés, plus Costa coffee available at Altrincham, Stretford, and Stockport.
  • Aspire Restaurant (Altrincham): An award-winning, student-run fine dining experience where hospitality learners showcase their skills
  • Enhance Hair Salon & Spa (Altrincham) and Retreat Hair & Beauty (Stockport): Professional-quality hair, beauty, and holistic treatments delivered by students in real working environments—at a fraction of high-street prices
  • Access to health, fitness, and wellbeing benefits - explore more wellbeing benefits on our ‘A Place to Belong’ page
Cycle to Work Scheme

This government scheme provides excellent tax savings on a wide range of bikes and equipment with monthly payments taken directly from your salary.

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