Assumptions and pay data
- There is no national leave scheme for colleges in England: the Silver Book stopped applying when colleges became independent corporations in 1993 (the University and College Union, UCU).
- NEU guidance: lecturers' paid holiday ranges from 37 to 60 days plus bank holidays, depending on the college. The calculator's 35 days is an illustration, not your entitlement.
- Lecturers usually take leave outside the teaching year, unless a manager agrees otherwise.
- Part-time: leave days and bank holidays are pro-rated by your contracted hours against 37. In hours, that is the full-time days multiplied by a fifth of your weekly hours.
Annual Leave Calculator
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Guide for Senior Lecturer
This guide summarises contractual annual leave for Senior Lecturer under Further Education pay at Further Education. Part-time staff receive a pro-rata share based on contracted hours.
Annual leave for Senior Lecturer
As Senior Lecturer at Further Education, annual leave usually follows Further Education. A full-time employee with around three years' service might receive about 35 days (259 hours at typical full-time hours) per year, before pro-rating for part-time hours. Bank holiday treatment varies; check whether they are included in the stated total. Part-time staff receive a pro-rata share based on contracted weekly hours.
Example scenario
Example at 2 years' service and 37 hours a week: 35 days plus 8 bank holidays, our illustration, not a national FE scale
| Sector terms (example) | Further Education |
|---|---|
| Years of service (example) | 2 |
| Annual leave days (example) | 35 |
| Hours (full-time example) | 259 |
Frequently asked questions
How much annual leave do FE lecturers get?
It depends on your college. NEU guidance gives a range of 37 to 60 days plus bank holidays for lecturers. The calculator uses 35 days plus 8 bank holidays as an illustration.
Why is there no national figure?
Since incorporation in 1993 each college sets its own contracts. National talks through the National Joint Forum cover pay recommendations, which colleges do not have to follow.
Can I take leave during term?
Usually not. Most colleges expect lecturers to take leave outside the teaching year unless a manager agrees otherwise.
How is part-time leave worked out?
In proportion to your hours. At 18.5 hours a week (half of 37), 35 days becomes 17.5 days, or 129.5 hours: 35 days at your own day length of 3.7 hours. Bank holidays work the same way: 4 days, or 29.6 hours.
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About this role
What is a Senior Lecturer?
A Senior Lecturer in FE has additional responsibility for curriculum, quality or mentoring. Pay is on lecturer or senior lecturer scales.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Senior lecturer roles offer leadership and variety. Pay and progression depend on college and role. Progression to programme or curriculum lead is common.
What is my annual leave entitlement?
Use the figures on this page for your sector’s leave rules, including pro-rata for part-time where that applies. Teachers under STPCD use directed time and school holidays instead of a separate leave pot. Always check your contract or school calendar for exact dates.
Disclaimer
Illustrative estimates, not legal or HR advice. Your contract and your employer's policy decide your actual entitlement.