UK employee benefits

Holiday
As an employee, you will have 25 days paid holiday per year (pro rata if working part of the year) in addition to public holidays. The holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December.  Depending on business needs, the Academy may close prior to and between the Christmas and New Year public holidays.

Stakeholder pension
A stakeholder contributory pension scheme is available to all employees. Employees can join the scheme on appointment by contributing a minimum of 2.5% of his or her salary. Once an employee has completed 12 months of service, his or her contribution will be topped up by the Academy’s additional contribution of 5% of the employee's salary.

Teachers pension
If you are employed as an academic member of staff in the Faculty of Education you automatically become a member of the Teachers Pension scheme, unless you decide to opt out. 

Other benefits
Other benefits available to employees include access to Busy Bees Childcare vouchers, interest free travel season ticket loan and Bupa health insurance (after 6 months service)

Employee discounts
Employees may purchase goods from the RAD Shop with a 10% discount. They may also attend RAD Dance school adult classes with a 50% discount. Employees’ children may attend dance school and workshops with a 10% discount.