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Part time jobs for students

Looking for a part time job to supplement your income during term-time?

Part time jobs for students come in many forms. We feature everything from regular jobs such as evening bar work or weekend retail jobs to one-off hospitality jobs at special events such as rock concerts or big sports games.

Your Questions Answered

How many hours should I work?
Should I get paid the minimum wage?
Should I pay tax on part time wages?
Should I get holiday pay if I am only working part time?
How do I find a part time job?

How many hours should I work?

It is important to maintain a balance between work and study. The National Association of Student Employment Services (NASES) suggest that the most popular limit is to work no more than 15 hours per week.

Should I get paid the minimum wage?

Yes. You are entitled to be paid the statutory minimum wage if you are doing paid work.
There are a few exceptions such as if you are volunteering or undertaking a work experience placement as part of your course. For further info visit the National Minimum Wage web page.

Should I pay tax on part time wages?

Yes. You will have to pay income tax and national insurance on your part time earnings but you can earn a certain amount each year before you start to pay this tax. This amount varies each year, for example it was £5,225 in the 2007/08 tax year. Employers may deduct tax from your wages at source but you can claim this back as a refund at the end of the tax year if you have not earned more than the limit. Gov.UK produce some good information on tax on student employment which can be viewed here: Income Tax.

Should I get holiday pay if I am only working part time?

Yes. You will not be entitled to the statutory minimum that full time workers get (four weeks' paid holiday per year) but you will be entitled to a pro-rata allowance of paid time off, e.g. if you normally work two days a week, you get 8 days a year (the equivalent of four weeks' working days).

For workers with no normal working hours, such as casual staff, a week's pay equals the average weekly pay over a twelve-week period, including any overtime worked. You may need to wait until you have worked enough days to accrue your holiday before you are allowed to take it. Further information on part time holiday rights is available from ACAS.

How do I find a part time job?

Visit your student job shop on campus or click here to use our online part time job search. If you cannot find the job that you are looking for straight away you can register for email job alerts. This involves selecting the type of job that you are interested in so that you get sent emails as soon as a new job that meets your criteria is posted online.