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Salary Spine
Grade 8: £35,469 - £36,532 - £37,651 - £38,757 - £39,920 - £41,118 - £42,351 - £43,622
The initial salary will depend upon qualifications and experience. Salary is payable monthly on the last working day of each month.
Probation: Appointments of academic staff are normally subject to a three-year probationary period. Appointments for a fixed-term of three years or less are normally probationary for their duration. Appointments on probation are reviewed annually.
Hours: Appointments, unless otherwise stated, are full-time but no fixed number of hours of work is prescribed for members of the academic staff. Extra-mural lecturing for the University and examining work may be undertaken without obtaining specific permission, and so may occasional lectures, broadcasts, etc., but before engaging in other paid external work members of the academic staff must consult the Vice-Chancellor who will, if he considers it necessary, bring the matter before Senate and Council. This stipulation applies to all paid external work that it is proposed to undertake in vacations as well as during term time, and in particular to consultancies and to work for any other university at home or abroad, including the Open University.
Pensions: Academic staff eligible for membership may, immediately on starting their employment, join USS - the occupational pension scheme provided by this University. Unless, prior to becoming an employee, he/she declares in writing a wish not to be a member of USS he/she will automatically be deemed to be a member from the start of the employment and contributions will be deducted accordingly. Contributions at the rate of 6.35% of salary will be deducted from the date of entry to the Scheme, at which time full details of benefits, etc., will be forwarded by the University Superannuation Office, from whom further information can be obtained at any time. The University contributes an amount equal to approximately 14% of salary.
As a member of the USS, you will automatically participate in SMART Pensions, which is a scheme designed to produce financial benefits for both the University and employees. Further information about SMART Pensions will be provided to the successful candidate.
Holidays: Members of academic staff are entitled to six weeks of paid holiday in each leave year. This includes 6 days each year allocated by the University but excludes public holidays. The leave year commences on 1 January. Members of staff are expected to undertake such departmental duties as may be necessary during vacations, e.g. in connection with admissions, supervision of field courses or vacation courses. A member of staff is expected to consult his/her Head of Department over his/her leave arrangements to ensure the smooth running of the Department. Staff working part-time continuously throughout the year receive a pro rata annual leave entitlement. On termination of employment paid holiday entitlement shall be deemed to have accrued in proportion to completed months of service in the leave year.
Equal Opportunities: The University is committed to an equal opportunities policy in employment practice (a copy of the Equal Opportunities Policy is available by contacting the Equal Opportunities Team).
Notice: The appointment may be terminated by three months notice in writing by either side.
Relocation: The successful candidate will be required to reside in or near Leicester unless otherwise especially permitted. The University has a scheme whereby it is prepared to give some assistance towards removal expenses in certain cases.