Hi all,
I just wanted to see if anyone could give me some advice on benfits and my current situation.
In brief, I have begun work at a local college as a 'contract' IT Lecturer but on an empoloyed basis (they pay my tax and NI). I work 20 hours a week and earn just under £18ph, although there is a lot of time spent outside the classroom lesson prepping etc...!
My contract with the college runs until June 21st 2013 as the summer holidays then start, so consequently I shan't be earning any wage from the college until we start back in September 2013.
I am not paid for holidays, such as half term and easter, so in effect I am only paid for 32 weeks out of 52 per year.
Can anyone give my any advice as to any benefits that I may be entitled to as currently my 'average monthly' take home pay is below my living costs.
FYI Long term I am trying to source other work for the times I am not working at the college, so hopefully benefits will not be required.
Thanks for your help!
Steve.
I just wanted to see if anyone could give me some advice on benfits and my current situation.
In brief, I have begun work at a local college as a 'contract' IT Lecturer but on an empoloyed basis (they pay my tax and NI). I work 20 hours a week and earn just under £18ph, although there is a lot of time spent outside the classroom lesson prepping etc...!
My contract with the college runs until June 21st 2013 as the summer holidays then start, so consequently I shan't be earning any wage from the college until we start back in September 2013.
I am not paid for holidays, such as half term and easter, so in effect I am only paid for 32 weeks out of 52 per year.
Can anyone give my any advice as to any benefits that I may be entitled to as currently my 'average monthly' take home pay is below my living costs.
FYI Long term I am trying to source other work for the times I am not working at the college, so hopefully benefits will not be required.
Thanks for your help!
Steve.