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We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role New Opportunity to become part of the Shared Lives Scheme! Shared Lives Coordinator Post- One-year secondment only Background Shared Lives services have been identified nationally as a central approach to meeting the accommodation and support needs of residents in receipt of Adults Social care, and it is a model that has had significant success. The Department of Health and Social Care's Adult Social Care White Paper - 'People at the Heart of Care 2021', also identified Shared Lives as an exemplar of good social care and hails it as an innovation in its Next Steps to put 'People at the Heart of Care 2023 - 2025' plan. Shared Lives has a track record of offering personalised, cost-effective care and support options that supported housing and residential support cannot provide. The person living in Shared Lives benefits from receiving care from one or two people within a family environment and are embraced within that family as well as the local community. The ethos of Shared Lives is to promote independence and choice for individuals. Purpose of the secondment: To support and allow permanent staff to concentrate on a year project with the Department of Health and other Shared Lives Schemes within Northeast London. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/RoleProfile_SharedLivesCoordinator1683.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: To work as a Shared Lives coordinator within the scheme offering the day-to-day roles and responsibilities of the post To be able to work independently as well as work within a team To have some knowledge of Shared Lives To have excellent IT and record keeping skills To be able and willing to travel locally as well as outside of London To work as a Shared Lives coordinator within the scheme offering the day-to-day roles and responsibilities of the post To be able to work independently as well as work within a team To have some knowledge of Shared Lives To have excellent IT and record keeping skills To be able and willing to travel locally as well as outside of London To contribute to the development and maintenance of the Shared Lives Scheme and model in LBWF. To ensure that CQC regulations and national standards are met, and local requirements are built into any programme of support and development Qualifications and Requirements: Numeracy and literacy qualification e.g. GCSE English and Maths or equivalent. Relevant professional qualification: social work qualification or other relevant professional qualification in Health & Social care. Terms and conditions: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; Continued professional body registration; Suitable driver's license; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO1-2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Claire Harrison at <a href=\"mailto:claire.harrison@walthamforest.gov.uk\">claire.harrison@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"SO1 - SO2 £37,068 - £40,755","publishDate":"2025-04-01T14:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-03T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7ad0a689-121d-4a1a-9e21-d21a89f82ecd.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a3a693c3-03f8-4477-a2ae-9f05d2733150","title":"Head of Music","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"Walthamstow School For Girls, Church Hill, Walthamstow, London ,","locationType":3,"description":"Head of Music \nTLR 2B \nRequired for September 2025 \n \n<ul>\n<li>Are you an inspirational teacher with a genuine passion for Music?</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you enjoy sharing your enthusiasm for the subject with students, both within and beyond the classroom?</li>\n<li>Are you looking to develop your leadership skills, as part of a creative and aspirational team?</li>\n</ul>\nWe are looking to appoint a talented and highly motivated leader who will relish the chance to lead this successful and committed department. As a member of our Performing Arts faculty, you will be instrumental in developing the music curriculum so that it reflects the aspirations and diversity of our community, as well as inspiring students through your classroom practice. Committed to ‘bringing out the gift’ in every student, you will continue to develop our extra-curricular provision, including our nationally renowned steep pan band, choirs and orchestra.\nKeen to build upon our existing examination successes, you will have a bold and ambitious vision of what our students can achieve. Your excellent subject knowledge and innovative classroom practice will help to inspire our students with your own love of learning. You will be committed to leading, developing and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning at Key Stages 3 and 4 and will enjoy the challenge of ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential.\nWalthamstow School for Girls is a wonderful place to work, learn, teach and lead. We are passionate about education being a vehicle for promoting equality for all and our mission is to empower young women to become the leaders of the future. We are a truly comprehensive school, proud of our diversity and committed to social justice.\nAn application form and recruitment pack are available to download from the school website: <a href=\"http://www.wsfg.waltham.sch.uk\">www.wsfg.waltham.sch.uk</a> Completed application forms should be returned by email to <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wsfg.waltham.sch.uk\">recruitment@wsfg.waltham.sch.uk</a> Please note CVs will not be accepted. \n \nClosing date: Monday 28th April 2025 (9.00am) \nWalthamstow School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to Safer Recruitment practices and procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced D.B.S. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale + TLR2B","publishDate":"2025-04-01T13:06:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-28T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c689bcd2-21d9-422a-9fdf-30c988e539bf.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"99303d1f-196e-44d9-a8f9-95a571dbf6b0","title":"Senior Practitioner","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Job Title: Senior Practitioner Salary: £47,532- £53,607 Grade: PO4 - PO5 Retention Bonus: Up to £3000 (terms & conditions apply) Contract Type: Permanent Number of Posts: 2 Working hours per week: Full Time Application Deadline: 21/04/2025 Proposed Interview Dates: TBC Reference:1217 Waltham Forest is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a welcoming and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have tight-knit and diverse communities. Our work is always resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded: we're a borough focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace wellbeing, skills, progression and diversity. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. Have you had a look at our full range of benefits we have to offer if you were to join us? <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/staff-benefits\">HERE</a> About the Senior Practitioner role: The Senior Practitioner will be an experienced social worker playing a key role within teams to support high-quality service delivery. You will be supporting the Team Manager and colleagues, as well as working with families to assess their needs, determine an appropriate support plan and care package, and ensure the plan's implementation. They will have a caseload including complex work, will provide quality assurance, and will help the team manager to coach less experienced colleagues. They will have opportunities to directly influence and promote the training and development of social workers and social work students in the department. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Senior%20Practitioner%20-%20Updated.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>To undertake assessments, determine care packages/support plans and manage a range of the most complex caseloads to maintain or improve the wellbeing of children and young people. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>To provide leadership and professional guidance to colleagues. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Develop, train, and track the development of less experienced social workers </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Supervise less experienced social workers and practitioners to achieve positive outcome for children and families </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Lead on complex cases and key meetings, including case reviews and core group meetings </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Collect and analyse information and present your findings at strategic meetings </li> </ul> <ul> <li>To manage team duty rotas and reflective group supervisions. </li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements: <ul> <li>have completed a degree, apprenticeship or graduate training scheme in social work </li> </ul> <ul> <li>be registered with Social Work England </li> </ul> <ul> <li>ideally have at least 3 years' experience as a qualified child and family social worker </li> </ul> How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/Pay%20Policy%20statement%202023-24.pdf\">Retention Bonus</a> Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks Satisfactory declaration of interest This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults Satisfactory DBS check;Enhanced Continued professional body registration As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. Equal Opportunity Employer: To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the Council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The Council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sian Stevens, our Head of Service - Safeguarding Families & Homes at <a href=\"mailto:sian.stevens@walthamforest.gov.uk\">sian.stevens@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,532- £53,607","publishDate":"2025-03-31T14:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c4ecd6d4-4f39-452d-bece-7e3b557ed43d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3204ec03-ee78-4b92-a956-f203f7c56942","title":"Class Teacher","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"Walthamstow Town Hall, Forest Road, E17 4JF","locationType":3,"description":"Dear Prospective Colleague \n Vacancies for Summer Term 2025 and September 2025 Are you a successful and committed class teacher looking for your next position? Do you care about children’s learning and have the skills to build rapport and positive learning relationships? Then come and join the Hillyfield team! Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply. \n We are a successful school with an exciting future. Hillyfield is a place where children and staff thrive, where every member of the school community is valued and where innovation, initiative and creativity are encouraged. If you are an outstanding practitioner already or have the potential to be outstanding, and are excited by challenge, achievement and success, then we would like to hear from you. \n As a school we offer the following benefits: ➔ Fantastic children, eager to learn; ➔ Supportive working environments where your talents will be valued and nurtured; ➔ Committed and passionate teams that champion the best outcomes for children; ➔ Professional learning and development opportunities that help you realise your potential; ➔ Specialist teaching teams to support PE, Dance & Sport; Art & Design, Music and Computing; ➔ Complimentary private health plan insurance; ➔ Tech and cycle to work schemes; ➔ Salary - MPS Outer London (or UPS for suitable candidate). \n For an application pack and further details, please contact the school on 020 8527 7934 or email recruitment@hillyfieldacademy.com. Additionally you can find further information about the school and the application pack at www.hillyfieldacademy.com \n All completed applications should be returned to the school at the following email address: recruitment@hillyfieldacademy.com\nHillyfield Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS disclosure. \n Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact the school to arrange (020 8527 7934) We look forward to meeting you.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-03-31T09:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2026-03-31T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c68d18dc-8960-47cc-9c2a-1538ac3828c9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4c254687-4ac2-444b-8d40-79c2404c14ed","title":"Teacher of Art","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"Connaught School for Girls. 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If you have a passion for learning and believe that you can deliver Science and can secure excellent outcomes, we would welcome your application.\n \nConnaught School for Girls is an over-subscribed school in Leytonstone, East London.\nBeing a small, secondary school enables us to offer students a personalised learning experience:\n \n<ul>\n<li>We are a high achieving school producing excellent rates of student progression and examination results</li>\n<li>We are fully committed to girls’ education as we believe the girls thrive and develop in a single sex environment</li>\n<li>Standards of student behaviour is outstanding</li>\n<li>Our school ethos is one of inclusivity and high expectations</li>\n</ul>\n \nIf you think this is the post for you, please go to our website for further details and an application pack. Applications should be sent to iblanc3.320@connaught-cloud.co.uk\n \nCandidates are invited to contact Ingrid Blanc to arrange for an informal tour of the school which does not form part of the shortlist procedures. \n \nRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975\nThis post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 because it is a post which involves working directly with children or young people. The [school/trust] is legally obligated to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before making appointments to relevant posts. The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and bind-overs as well as pending prosecutions, which are not “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.\n \nThe closing date for applications is Midnight on Monday 21st April 2025 and interviews will be held\nWeek beginning Monday 28th April 2025\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,514 – 51,179","publishDate":"2025-03-31T09:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a0421f36-62db-400e-a028-9efde9989012.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"93960f9e-bcf4-4c0f-bb63-e42af8a8bdc2","title":"INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Programme Manager","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION ***Internal Applicants Only*** Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO8£57,663 - £60,819 Contract Type: Temporary 6-month secondment, Full Time Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 8th of April 2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): Mid-April Reference: 1690 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: Transformation Programme Manager to drive the Safer, Greener Neighbourhoods Transformation (NED - SECONDMENT) The Neighbourhoods and Environment Directorate (NED) plays a critical role in creating safe, secure and clean places for people to live, work and grow up in our borough. This programme seeks to reimagine our excellent resident services to create safe, green and equitable neighbourhoods that meet the fundamental needs of residents. Our vision is to create safe, green and equitable neighbourhoods that meet the fundamental needs of residents. We will continue to deliver excellent services, maximising every hour of staff time. We will empower our staff, partners and communities, so we address the hardest challenges faced by our residents and businesses and build stronger neighbourhoods together. This role will act as the dedicated programme lead for the transformation in this critical year for the Council's firm financial footing and sits within the Strategy and Change team. The Strategy and Change department will play a crucial role in the design and delivery of this transformation, building on our strengths in responding in an agile manner to some of the most complex social challenges our residents face, and ensuring that the Council's services are efficiently and effectively meeting resident demand. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role_Profile_Programme_Manager_PO8_1690.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Providing direct programme management support to Safer, Greener Neighbourhoods Transformation</li> <li>Delivery of key programme activity</li> <li>Management of programme documentation and reporting frameworks</li> <li>To act as an agile, corporate resource that can flex as required</li> <li>Ensuring best practice approaches are built into the programmes</li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Hannah Owen, Head of Transformation at <a href=\"mailto:hannah.owen@walthamforest.gov.uk\">hannah.owen@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO8 £57,663 - £60,819","publishDate":"2025-03-28T17:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/052714c3-9d96-485a-bfb7-903caeb5511e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"93b1ee85-6d04-46b7-b42d-2276daf681fd","title":"Leaving Care Coach","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: SO2 £38,934 - £40,755 Contract Type: Full Time/Fixed Term 6 months Working hours per week: 36 hrs per week Application Deadline: 06th April 25 Proposed Interview Date(s): 14th April 2025 Reference: 1688 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the role: <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Leaving%20Care%20Coach%20(1688).pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: s a Personal Advisor within the Leaving Care Team, your primary responsibility is to support care-experienced young people as they transition from care into independent adulthood. You will work closely with each young person to help them access and achieve their goals in areas such as education, employment, housing, and overall well-being. Your role will involve regular contact visits, providing tailored support, and collaborating with key agencies to ensure a smooth transition to independence. Key Responsibilities: Direct Support & Advocacy: <ul> <li>Conduct regular visits to care-experienced young people, providing support and monitoring their well-being.</li> <li>Act as a strong advocate for the young person's health, education, training, and housing needs, ensuring they receive appropriate services and interventions.</li> <li>Offer guidance on achieving their personal goals, including employment, education, and training opportunities.</li> </ul>Tenancy Setup & Management: <ul> <li>Support young people in securing and setting up their own tenancies, ensuring they understand the responsibilities and rights associated with independent living.</li> <li>Provide ongoing assistance with tenancy management, helping to resolve any issues that may arise and ensuring they are equipped to manage their home effectively.</li> </ul>Liaison with Key Agencies: <ul> <li>Work in partnership with relevant agencies such as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Housing Services, and Virtual Schools to ensure young people receive the full range of support and services available to them.</li> <li>Assist young people in navigating systems such as benefits applications and other essential services.</li> </ul>Life Skills & Independence Preparation: <ul> <li>Role model positive behaviors and parenting techniques to help young people resolve problems and manage their lives as responsible adults.</li> <li>Equip young people with the skills to manage day-to-day tasks, including budgeting, household management, and making informed decisions about their future.</li> </ul>Pathway Planning & Goal Setting: <ul> <li>Develop and regularly review Pathway Plans with each young person, setting clear and achievable goals to guide their progress toward independence.</li> <li>Provide tailored advice and support to help young people make informed decisions about their future, ensuring they are prepared for adulthood and the challenges that come with it.</li> </ul> The expectation is that you are a team player and are actively involved in the Hub's activities and groups with young people. Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: An expectation is that you have relevant life and work experience. You need to hold a Level 3 Diploma or equivalent experience. [Specify any relevant experience and skills] You need to hold good I.T skills Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check; Suitable driver's license would be desirable but not essential. As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Abada Quyyum, Team Manager] at abada.quyyum@walthamforest.gov.uk] or 07817334331. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"SO2 £38,934 - £40,755","publishDate":"2025-03-28T15:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9c3c0231-29fc-442c-8bcd-592c1f1b09bc.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ce270cc2-e143-4d70-82aa-f601553cbcf3","title":"Geography Teacher","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"Highams Park School, 34 Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London","locationType":3,"description":"HIGHAMS PARK SCHOOL Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, E4 9PJ Geography Teacher September 2025 Start Full Time \nSalary: Outer London (currently) MPS/UPS £36,413 - £53,994 Highams Park School is looking to appoint an exceptional teacher to work alongside a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed team of staff. You will work within the Geography department and ensure that student progress is maximized through innovative, challenging and engaging teaching. You will have excellent subject knowledge and be passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. This role would be suitable for an ambitious PGCE student who will be a first year ECT or an experienced teacher. The geography department is large, well-resourced and experienced with a healthy uptake at GCSE and A Level and we are proud that several of our students have gone to study Geography at university. This post represents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional ready to take on the challenge of improving an already successful department in which outcomes are good in all key stages. Highams Park School is a highly successful 11-18 comprehensive school serving its local community. In our most recent OFSTED inspection our school was judged ‘good’ and our Sixth Form, comprising of approximately 400 students, was judged to be 'outstanding'. At GCSE we have a positive Progress 8 score, and at A Level our results have been outstanding, as judged by ALPS, for 8 consecutive years. Highams Park School offers its staff the opportunity to work in a highly regarded school, with dedicated and motivated colleagues and well-behaved, friendly students. Highams Park School offers comprehensive CPDL and is dedicated to staff wellbeing and ensuring that teachers have a manageable workload. Please email recruitment@highamsparkschool.co.uk or go to our website for more infor mation. Please complete our application form (download from website) www.highamsparkschool.co.uk and return by midday Friday 25th April 2025 Interviews will take place the following week. Early applications will be considered on receipt and interviews scheduled accordingly. Safeguarding children We are committed to the safety of our pupils through our recruitment and school practices; all jobs are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Outer London (currently) MPS/UPS £36,413 - £53,994","publishDate":"2025-03-28T12:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-25T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ffeb9077-67ee-43ad-ae9c-18270afa7739.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"99cdd62b-ae53-4e7f-ad32-5b658b339594","title":"Primary Teacher – Year 6","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"George Mitchell School, Byron Road, Leyton, London","locationType":3,"description":"Thank you for your interest in working at George Mitchell School. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about our unique school and to highlight the significance of this important appointment.\nWhy work at George Mitchell? \nGeorge Mitchell is within walking distance from Leyton underground and Leyton Midland station.\nWe are an all through school which creates the unique opportunity to work across phases which is great for professional development. We are a small school with 4 form entry at secondary and 2 form entry at primary. The size of each year group means that staff get to know individual students and their families really well and form excellent relationships. The school has a ‘community’ feel built on excellent relationships between all staff. Staff turnover is low and wellbeing good.\nOur students benefit from new buildings and improved facilities. We have a vast number of computers, interactive whiteboards in every classroom and banks of laptops that are available for student use.\nOur focus is on ensuring that every child gets the very best education possible. Our reputation is dependent on the happiness and achievements of all our pupils, which is reflected in our school intent.\nYou are applying to join a staff team that are committed to providing the best opportunities for all students. The school is extremely ambitious and continually improving in all aspects. Therefore, I am looking for exceptional people with energy and drive to join us in this work. You will notice our school ethos and PRIDE values, which embodies the standard of the school we aspire to be.\nThe school is looking to appoint a Primary Teacher for a Year 6 class. We look forward to the successful candidate working with colleagues in the department and the senior team to further strengthen the curriculum and its implementation.\nWhy work in Waltham Forest? \nWaltham forest is a diverse East London borough with excellent commuting links, served by the London Overground, Central, Victoria and Greater Anglia lines. School staff employed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest are eligible for a number of benefits, to include:\n- Workplace Options - Employee Assistance providers\n- Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Tests\nThe successful candidate for this post would start in September 2025.\nIf you feel you can meet the needs of all our students without limitation, and are excited to join us, then I look forward to hearing from you further.\nPlease apply via our application form, as we cannot accept CVS.\nVisits are available any time prior to the closing date.\nApplications Close: 9am on Monday 21st April 2025\nInterviews: w/c 28th April 2025\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£36,413- £53,994","publishDate":"2025-03-27T13:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d97f556f-2817-4f45-a503-3756fde6d748.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dd81f78d-29b7-4fef-a7ce-ab49e5f5c96e","title":"C S & Business Support Officer","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: Scale 6 £34,416 -£35,982 Pro-Rata Contract Type: Part-time - Fixed Term Until 31 October 2025 Working hours per week: 13 Hours, Saturday and Sunday Application Deadline: 04/04/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: To provide a professional, proactive, customer focused service to the organisation and all customers, both internal and external. The role will be working in one of the following areas;<ul> <li>Libraries and face to face customer service </li> <li>Business Support covering support to a range of services across the organisation</li> <li>Executive and Councilor Support and Weddings, Meetings and Events services</li> <li>Quality assurance and system and service development</li> </ul> <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/FormDocs/CSBusinessSupportOfficer.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Communicate effectively with internal and / or external customers / service users. Act as point of contact for the service. Provide information and resolve problems, within scope of role, escalating to line manager as required.</li> <li>To work with colleagues and team leaders to identify areas for improvement, ensuring the support offer remains appropriate for all service users.</li> <li>Organise and maintain records and documents using the appropriate council process / system.</li> <li>Create documents, reports, correspondence from the information provided, using standard formats and software</li> <li>Utilise system information to ensure work is delivered and prioritised in order. Develop system and other tools to support delivery of work.</li> <li>Process expenditure requests, invoices and other financial documents, handle payments and expenses claims and other financial administration as necessary. Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others and report any potential hazards or unsafe practices to line manager.</li> <li>Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this.</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements: English and Maths Qualification Relevant NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Asif Shahzad at <a href=\"mailto:Asif.Shahzad@walthamforst.gov.uk\">Asif.Shahzad@walthamforst.gov.uk</a> . If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Scale 6 £34,416 -£35,982 Pro-Rata","publishDate":"2025-03-27T13:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-04T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a873c5ca-c5ab-453e-84e7-fbd664583b1f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"19141e19-2146-4452-b3f6-8c0efe32c85f","title":"**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY** SEND Case Officers","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO2 £41,442 - £44,331 Contract Type: Full time/Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 04/04/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 1668 **INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY** About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the role: We are currently looking for three SEND Case Officers to support our established SEND 0-25 service. To deliver services that enable stakeholder, service users and families/carers to engage with and make informed use of the service(s). To manage and progress a large and complex caseload. To provide specialist support for a complex work area. As the lead professional, manage a caseload including direct work with children, young adults and carers. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20SEND%20Officer%20(1668).pdf\"> >> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: Ensure operational delivery of the SEND 0-25 Service Lead effective partnership working within area of responsibility in a multidisciplinary, generic team Carry out all duties with an awareness and understanding of the Safeguarding requirements within area of responsibility Comply with the assessment and planning requirements including education/training planning, social care planning and health planning; including the offer and development of personal budgets. Ensure effective arrangements are in place for the transition to adulthood incl. employment support. Have an adults and children's skillset - understanding cultural and behavioural skills and the transition to adulthood. Secure transition arrangements for children and young adults at all stages of development including early years, school and transition to employment. Ensure that children and young adults secure the appropriate level of care and support to develop and deliver education, employment and social inclusion opportunities in the local community. Qualifications and Requirements: Substantial relevant experience of working in the service area / related profession field, with evidence of work responsibilities appropriate to the role and evidence of appropriate professional expertise. Knowledge of the Children and Families Act and SEND specialist work practices / professional guidelines / legislation and emerging developments within the service area. Knowledge and understanding of promoting independence, resilience and wellbeing for children, young adults and families. Experience and competency in undertaking assessments/contributing to assessments of children and young adults resulting in the planning, delivery and management of focused interventions and plans. Knowledge and experience of contributing to the development of services, policies procedures and practices. Educated to degree level or equivalent Terms and conditions: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; Suitable driver's license; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Dorothy Hadliegh, Strategic SEND Lead at <a href=\"mailto:dorothy.hadleigh@walthamforest.gov.uk\">dorothy.hadleigh@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO2 £41,442 - £44,331","publishDate":"2025-03-27T09:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-04T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/342b5709-251a-4d5f-a802-90eb21e1bc52.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"257dd583-98ee-493d-88f7-d121021bdf4e","title":"Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover: September 2025 – August 2026)","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"Norlington School & 6th Form. Norlington Road, Leyton, London,","locationType":3,"description":"Norlington School and 6th Form\nTeacher of Science\n(Maternity Cover: September 2025 – August 2026)\n Pay Scale: Main Professional Scale/ Upper pay scale\n (dependent on experience)\nECT’s welcome!\n London Weighting: Outer\nStart: September 2025\nNorlington School and 6th Form is a small 11-16 boys’ school with a mixed 6th Form. Over the past 10 years the school has transformed itself into one of the highest performing schools in the country and has been recognised by the Minister for State Schools on three separate occasions for student achievement. Over the past 4 years the school has grown in size to 162 students per cohort and remains oversubscribed.\nNorlington was judged to be a 'good school' by Ofsted in November 2023;\nThroughout the school, including in the sixth form, pupils are welcoming and respectful,’\n‘Across the school, pupils achieve highly.’\n'Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They rise to the high expectations set by staff’ \nStaff are well supported with their well-being and workload. They are proud to be part of the school community.’\n ‘…. staff, pupils and parents and carers said that they felt that they belong to the ‘Norlington family.’\nThe school has an excellent CPD programme and is committed to developing all staff, as we continue to provide all our students with outstanding learning experiences. This includes three staff training afternoons, two department meetings and one twilight training session every 6 weeks. Lessons finish for students at 13:40 pm on a Friday.\nThe Science department is looking to recruit a suitably ambitious Science teacher, who can teach across KS3 and KS4 to join us on our journey to becoming an outstanding department. Our Science Department is high performing, friendly and supportive. Within the department, there is a collaborative approach to teaching and learning, where expertise and good practice is shared to ensure high quality teaching and learning.\nFor September 2025:\n<ul>\n<li>An innovative teacher able to teach KS3- KS4, in Science.</li>\n<li>High expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour</li>\n<li>Enthusiasm for developing innovative approaches to learning, teaching and student participation</li>\n<li>The learner at the centre of their vision</li>\n<li>The ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower our students to achieve</li>\n<li>Excellent knowledge of the Science National curriculum at KS3 – KS4.</li>\n</ul>\nPosts will be subject to a Prohibition check for all roles involved with the management of pupils. Norlington School and 6th Form is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.\nA recruitment pack and application form is available on the TES jobs website, school’s website: <a href=\"https://www.norlington.net/Vacancies/\">https://www.norlington.net/Vacancies/</a> . Please email completed application forms <a href=\"mailto:anikulin@norlington.school\">anikulin@norlington.school</a> \n Closing date: Wednesday, 23rd April 2025 (9am)\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Main Professional Scale/ Upper pay scale (dependent on experience)","publishDate":"2025-03-26T18:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-23T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f7854549-e4f0-47a4-adeb-5c66cc209ea9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"983d978c-b66d-48a5-9f0f-2b1e8cd47141","title":"Conservation Officer","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Place Grade: PO4/PO5 Salary: £47,532.00 - £53,607.00 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 21/04/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference:1677 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: We are looking for someone creative and energetic with demonstrable design skills; who is looking to build on and share those skills to work across teams and help unlock exemplar design across the whole development cycle, whilst ensuring the borough's built and social heritage is celebrated - from the production of conservation area appraisals, heritage policy and guidance at a variety of scales, and inputting to briefs, feasibility studies and masterplans, to the pre-application process and post permission oversight of conditions and quality review. With the team focused on the implementation of our ambitious adopted Local Plan, this role will be key to unlocking delivery of new homes, workspace and infrastructure across the borough. The right candidate will be excited about heritage and conservation, as well as architecture, urban design, sustainability, retrofit, landscape and biodiversity and the design and delivery of joyful places. You will work well with others and have the ability to communicate ideas and proposals effectively and will enjoy taking a creative approach to problem solving. In this role you will work alongside two Design and Conservation Officers, a Trees and Urban Greening Officer and Planning Policy Principal Officer and will report to the Design and Conservation Lead. About the Place and Design Team: We are delivering the Council's Missions for a fairer borough through inclusive growth, and ensuring that we deliver the new homes and jobs needed, and that they are of exemplar quality and supported by the right infrastructure in the right places. We are committed to engaging the borough's diverse communities at all stages of the development cycle to ensure that future development brings the benefits they need and tackles the Climate Emergency head on. We work within an inclusive structure that rejects silos, embraces sharing and learning and works flexibly and collaboratively. We have adopted a matrix working approach that assembles the right teams for the right projects, building resilience and skills. We also work collaboratively with other teams across the council, including Development Management, Area Regeneration, Employment, Business and Skills, Culture and Desitnations, Housing, Property, Capital Delivery, Strategy & Design, and Highways and engage meaningfully with our local communities, businesses, strategic authorities (such as GLA, TfL, Historic England), investors and developers. We are building a reputation as an innovative, positive, proactive team that delivers excellent results with work produced in house including an adopted Local Plan, award winning buildings and public spaces, our special Waltham Forest Design Awards, a visionary Leyton Mills SPD and a first class Local Heritage List. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Conservation%20Officer%20PO4_PO5.pdf\">Click here to download the Role Profile</a> Key Responsibilities: See Role Profile <ul> <li>To provide specialist expertise and guidance to officers, members, developers, the public and other stakeholders on all aspects of building conservation, listed buildings, design policy and practice in relation to development proposals and regeneration initiatives, and in the development and review of the Council's planning policies and other relevant documentation.</li> <li>To lead and have key responsibility for the preparation and monitoring of conservation area appraisals and management plans, advice notes and other conservation and listed building matters and related planning guidance for the Council and external use.</li> <li>Champion exemplar design in all conservation and heritage based proposals and projects. Promote the service as the go to place for quality advice on the built heritage.</li> <li>Balance the need for inclusive design and access for all with the preservation and enhancement of the historic built environment.</li> <li>Report on the achievements to Planning Committee and contribute to the training and development programme to upskill colleagues and Members.</li> <li>Prioritise climate resilient design as a core part of the design culture of the service focusing on utilising respective skills, such as landscape, sustainability, environmental enhancements, particularly building design and sustainable construction in heritage projects, and working flexibly with other colleagues and partners to play our part in the response to the Councils climate change activity. </li> <li>Continue to learn and develop these necessary skills through training, shared experience and learning and best practice. </li> <li>To represent the Service at officer group meetings, project meetings, committees, and public meetings, and with external strategic agencies (e.g., Historic England, GLA, Design Council etc) as necessary.</li> <li>To lead and have key responsibility for the implementation of appropriate conservation, listed building work and other related projects and programmes). and be responsible for the delivery of projects to agreed timescales and resources.</li> <li>To provide creative and specialist professional input and expertise on all matters in relation to the promotion of good conservation and design policy and practice, including contributing to the ongoing monitoring and review of service delivery and work practice.</li> <li>To manage a caseload ensuring quality advice is provided in a timely manner to Development Management, focusing primarily, but not exclusively, on applications within conservation areas and to listed buildings/heritage assets at all stages of the development process, from pre applications, applications, and consents to the approval of details and post decision activity including enforcement action</li> <li>To contribute to the preparation and monitoring of site specific masterplans and development/design briefs and developing other conservation, heritage and design projects and related planning guidance for the Council and external use.</li> <li>To take the lead and have key responsibility for all appropriate public consultations and engagements, liaison with external consultants, developers, external agencies, statutory bodies, and the public etc., to ensure the effective implementation of conservation, listed building projects and related design regeneration and environmental initiatives.</li> <li>Ensure high quality communication is maintained internally and externally with officers, elected members, and the public. </li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <ul> <li>Degree/diploma in building conservation, urban design, architecture, planning or related subject with relevant experience.</li> <li>Membership of, or potential eligibility to join, the RTPI, IHBC, RIBA or other relevant professional body. </li> </ul> Experience<ul> <li>Experience, knowledge and understanding of the National Planning Policy Framework, the London Plan and other relevant design, conservation and heritage policy and legislation. </li> <li>Substantial relevant experience of implementing conservation and related regeneration projects within a local authority, voluntary or private-sector context.</li> <li>Substantial experience of providing conservation, listed building, design and related planning advice to officers, members, planning applicants and the public. </li> <li>Experience of providing evidence for appeals, for example, informal hearings, public inquiries, mediation, and planning enforcement investigations.</li> <li>Experience of multi-disciplinary working within a local authority context.</li> <li>Experience of public involvement and consultation on planning/conservation/urban design/development issues.</li> <li>Strong awareness and detailed understanding of conservation/urban design principles, policy, and practice.</li> <li>Thorough knowledge of historic building repair and traditional construction techniques.</li> <li>Detailed knowledge of architectural history and its application to conservation practice.</li> <li>Thorough understanding of planning, conservation and listed building legislation and appreciation of related issues. </li> <li>Knowledge and experience of Adobe Creative Suite is preferable.</li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> </ul>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Conor Keappock at <a href=\"mailto:conor.keappock@walthamforest.gov.uk\">conor.keappock@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,532.00 - £53,607.00","publishDate":"2025-03-26T16:58:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f3b479e6-7c78-4100-9d31-2a13832cb30d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"26691af2-cc3c-424a-8aa4-3c591b75fba2","title":"Principal Planning Policy Officer","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Place Grade: PO4 / PO5 Salary: £47,532 - £53,607 (Career graded) Contract Type: Full-time Working hours per week: 36 Weeks per year: 52 Application Deadline: 21/04/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference:1678 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: A hugely exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Planning Policy Officer in the dynamic and diverse Place and Design Team at Waltham Forest Council. This is a key place-shaping role in a team with a great track record and at the forefront of delivering vibrant, green, safe and accessible neighbourhoods across Waltham Forest. We are looking for someone creative and energetic with demonstrable planning policy skills; who is looking to build on and share those skills to help shape sustainable growth that meets genuine local needs, with the right infrastructure delivered in the right places, and according to the Council's innovative Exemplar Design principles and values. With the team focused on the implementation of our ambitious adopted Local Plan this role will be key to unlocking delivery of new homes, workspace and infrastructure across the borough. The right candidate will be interested in strategic and infrastructure planning and urban design and knowledge and understanding of developers contribution regime will be advantageous. You will work well with others and have the ability to communicate ideas and proposals effectively and will enjoy taking a creative approach to problem solving. In this role you will work in multidisciplinary team, alongside a Principal Developer Contributions Officer, Developer Contributions Support Officer, GIS Officer and Data Quality Officer and report to the Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Lead. The Place and Design Team We are delivering the Council's Missions for a fairer borough through inclusive growth, and ensuring that we deliver the new homes and jobs needed, and that they are of exemplar quality and supported by the right infrastructure in the right places. We are committed to engaging the borough's diverse communities at all stages of the development cycle to ensure that future development brings the benefits they need and tackles the Climate Emergency head on. We work within an inclusive structure that rejects silos, embraces sharing and learning and works flexibly and collaboratively. We have adopted a matrix working approach that assembles the right teams for the right projects, building resilience and skills. We also work collaboratively with other teams across the council, including Development Management, Area Regeneration, Employment, Business and Skills, Culture, Housing, Property, Capital Delivery, Strategy & Design, and Highways and engage meaningfully with our local communities, businesses, strategic authorities (such as GLA, TfL), investors and developers. We are building a reputation as an innovative, positive, proactive team that delivers excellent results with work produced in house including an adopted Local Plan, award winning buildings and public spaces, our special Waltham Forest Design Awards, a visionary Leyton Mills SPD and a first class Local Heritage List. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Principal%20Planning%20Policy%20Officer%20PO4-5%20%20version%20March%2025.pdf\"> Click here to download the Role Profile</a> Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>The role holder will play a key role in the development, adoption, implementation, monitoring and review of planning policy and the borough's statutory Development Plan Documents to direct and support the delivery of inclusive and sustainable growth to create a fairer, more equal borough.</li> <li>They will assist in the Local Plan preparation, implementation, monitoring and review, in accordance with statutory processes, government guidance and best practice, taking into account the spatial, economic, social, and environmental programmes and priorities of the Council and its delivery partners. </li> <li>They will work flexibly across the team to ensure the inclusive growth planned for in the Local Plan meets local needs, with the right infrastructure delivered in the right places, and according to the Council's innovative Exemplar Design principles and values. </li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: Planning graduate and eligibility or membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute. PO4 <ul> <li>Significant experience, knowledge and understanding of the National Planning Policy Framework and the process of preparing a Local Plan, preparation of supplementary planning documents, review, and monitoring of Local Plan policy. </li> <li>Significant experience of developing and writing planning policy within a local authority, voluntary or private-sector context.</li> <li>Experience of dealing with developers, stakeholders, elected members and the general public at all levels confidently, sensitively and diplomatically, particularly in a customer focused environment </li> <li>Experience of working in a Planning Department including planning policy work or related experience from working in another part of the development industry. </li> <li>Experience of undertaking public consultation and engagement events on planning policy and other planning projects</li> <li>Good understanding of how services are provided in a local government context and political awareness and the issues facing local government.</li> <li>Experience of specialist software for the production of planning policy documents, and other related specialist database software and systems and guidance, advanced user of Microsoft Office. </li> <li>Experience of preparing significant reports, planning information work and statistical and research work.</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively using a wide variety of media and methodologies, including written, oral, and visual means of communication and experience of providing information and advice to key decision makers, such as elected members and service directors.</li> <li>Highly numerate, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Well-developed interpersonal, persuasion and negotiating skills.</li> <li>Ability to see the bigger picture as well as attend to detail.</li> <li>Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work with minimal supervision.</li> <li>Accustomed to managing conflicting deadlines and a demanding workload.</li> <li>Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities and equality in employment and service delivery</li> </ul>PO5 (in addition to the above) <ul> <li>Substantial relevant experience of leading on the development and writing of planning policy within a local authority, voluntary or private-sector context. </li> <li>Substantial experience of providing specific policy advice and related planning advice to officers, members, planning applicants and the public. </li> <li>Good experience of /ability to provide evidence for local plan examinations and other appeals, hearings, or public inquiries.</li> <li>Sensitivity, persuasiveness, negotiation and assertiveness skills to communicate with diverse audiences in emotive circumstances, including excellent political awareness in problem solving and decision making. </li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> </ul>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Marcin Manikowski, Head of Strategic Planning and Infrastructure at marcin.manikowski@walthamforest.gov.uk. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,532 - £53,607 (Career graded)","publishDate":"2025-03-26T16:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-09T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f3e9e0d4-c700-4964-bf1b-2eb2dde07c86.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8fba74ef-6c7e-4b23-8ec3-d2bdc214e358","title":"Deputy Headteacher","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Longfield Avenue, Walthamstow,","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL </h2>\nLongfield Avenue\nWalthamstow\nLondon E17 7PD\n \nHeadteacher: Mrs Natalie Holden\nTel: 020 8509 4321\nWeb: <a href=\"http://www.st-patricks.waltham.sch.uk\">www.st-patricks.waltham.sch.uk</a>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:school@st-patricks.waltham.sch.uk\">school@st-patricks.waltham.sch.uk</a>\n \nDEPUTY HEADTEACHER\nRequired for September 2025\nSalary scale: L12-L16\nOuter London weighting\nSt. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is a well-respected and successful Catholic Primary School. The governors invite applications from experienced, enthusiastic and suitably- qualified practising Catholic leaders to play a key role in building on the continued success of our friendly school. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, forward-thinking, approachable and enthusiastic practising Catholic leader who will work as part of the team to help continue the school development and drive the school quickly towards an outstanding education for all pupils.\n We want our Deputy Headteacher to:\n<ul>\n<li>Have a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education;</li>\n<li>Have experience at senior leadership level with strong interpersonal and communication skills;</li>\n<li>Be an excellent teacher;</li>\n<li>Be an excellent communicator with a strong commitment to working in partnership with the parishes and the community;</li>\n<li>Be a caring individual who is supportive of the ethos of the school.</li>\n</ul>\nWe can offer you:\n<ul>\n<li>A positive and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith.</li>\n<li>A commitment to support your professional development to the next stage of your career.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to work with delightful children, supportive parents and governors.</li>\n</ul>\nProspective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a visit please telephone the school office on 020 8509 4321\nFor more information or an Application Pack please contact Carmen Cooper (School Business Manager) at <a href=\"mailto:carmen.cooper@st-patricks.waltham.sch.uk\">carmen.cooper@st-patricks.waltham.sch.uk</a> \nPlease note that only formal CES applications will be accepted for this post. We do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only, please review the document produced by the Diocese of Brentwood ‘’Definition of a Practising Catholic for Reserved Posts” for further information.\nClosing date: 28th April 2025 at 3pm \nShortlisting date: 6th May 2025\nInterview Date: 16th May 2025 \nSt. Patrick’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks. Applications should be on a CES application form and sent to the school (applications NOT submitted on the CES application form will not be considered).","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"L(£69,239 - £76,112)","publishDate":"2025-03-26T16:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-28T14:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ff7b94be-d360-4538-b213-01df4a568a27.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2810994c-ec6f-476e-a7cf-9043b6439702","title":"Design and Conservation Officer","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Place Grade: PO4 Salary: £47,532 - £50,574 Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: N/a Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent Working hours per week: 36 hours Weeks per year: 52 Application Deadline: 21/04/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference:1675 A hugely exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design and Conservation Officer in the dynamic and diverse Place and Design Team at Waltham Forest Council. This is a key place-shaping role in a team with a great track record and at the forefront of delivering vibrant, green, safe and accessible neighbourhoods across Waltham Forest. The role We are looking for someone creative and energetic with demonstrable design skills; who is looking to build on and share those skills to work across teams and help unlock exemplar design across the whole development cycle - from the production of policy documents, briefs, feasibility studies and masterplans, to the pre-application process and post permission oversight of conditions and quality review. With the team focused on the implementation of our ambitious adopted Local Plan this role will be key to unlocking delivery of new homes, workspace and infrastructure across the borough. The right candidate will be excited about architecture, urban design, heritage, landscape and biodiversity and the design and delivery of joyful places. You will work well with others and have the ability to communicate ideas and proposals effectively and will enjoy taking a creative approach to problem solving. In this role you will work alongside a second Design and Conservation Officer, a Conservation Officer, Trees and Urban Greening Officer and Planning Policy Principal Officer and will report to Design and Conservation Lead. The Place and Design Team We are delivering the Council's Missions for a fairer borough through inclusive growth, and ensuring that we deliver the new homes and jobs needed, and that they are of exemplar quality and supported by the right infrastructure in the right places. We are committed to engaging the borough's diverse communities at all stages of the development cycle to ensure that future development brings the benefits they need and tackles the Climate Emergency head on. We work within an inclusive structure that rejects silos, embraces sharing and learning and works flexibly and collaboratively. We have adopted a matrix working approach that assembles the right teams for the right projects, building resilience and skills. We also work collaboratively with other teams across the council, including Development Management, Area Regeneration, Employment, Business and Skills, Culture, Housing, Property, Capital Delivery, Strategy & Design, and Highways and engage meaningfully with our local communities, businesses, strategic authorities (such as GLA, TfL), investors and developers. We are building a reputation as an innovative, positive, proactive team that delivers excellent results with work produced in house including an adopted Local Plan, award winning buildings and public spaces, our special Waltham Forest Design Awards, a visionary Leyton Mills SPD and a first class Local Heritage List. The attached role profile gives more details about the role. If you ave any queries, of or would like an informal discussion about this post, please email Alpa Depani, Head of Strategic Planning and Design <a href=\"mailto:alpa.depani@walthamforest.gov.uk\">alpa.depani@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Design%20%26%20%20Conservation%20Officer%20PO4.pdf\">Click here to download the Role Profile</a> Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Refer to Role Profile.</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements: <ul> <li>Degree/diploma in urban design, planning, architecture, or related subject.</li> <li>Membership of, or eligibility for membership of RTPI, IHBC, RIBA or similar professional institute.</li> <li>Relevant experience and continuing professional development.</li> <li>Proficiency in graphics and modelling software including Adobe Suite (In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop), Sketch Up and Vu-City is an advantage.</li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> </ul>This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you ave any queries, of or would like an informal discussion about this post, please email Alpa Depani, Head of Strategic Planning and Design <a href=\"mailto:alpa.depani@walthamforest.gov.uk\">alpa.depani@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,532 - £50,574","publishDate":"2025-03-25T11:51:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b22c0724-cbfc-4ade-8a12-334e3e95c4a1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6f587417-68ac-4eb0-8a6c-5d888f9e92a9","title":"Midday Assistant","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"St Saviour’s, Verulam Avenue, Walthamstow E17 8ER","locationType":3,"description":"MIDDAY ASSISTANT \nSalary: Scale 3\nEmployer: Genesis Education Trust\nLocation: St Saviour’s School\nContract Type: Term Time Only\nContract Term: Permanent\nContract Hours: 11.30-13.30 Monday-Friday. 10 hours per week\nStart Date: ASAP\nClosing date: 11th April 2025\nObservations & Interviews: TBC\n \nThis post will involve providing lunch time support at St Saviour’s school\nWe are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills to supervise children during the lunch period. The successful applicant must enjoy the company of children and be able to form positive relationships. They must be committed to initiating supervised, fun play activities and to promote and encourage healthy eating.\nYou will need to be enthusiastic, a good communicator and able to engage children in interesting activities.\nDo you have:\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with children</li>\n<li>An understanding of how children develop and learn</li>\n<li>Have the ability to work on your own initiative.</li>\n</ul>\nIf you are interested in the position, please submit your application to Alison Brown. An application form and job description can be downloaded via the job advert or requested using contact information below.\n \nContact Information \nAlison Brown\n<a href=\"mailto:Alison.Brown@genesis\">Alison.Brown@genesis</a>trust.net\n07706330217","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Actual pro rata salary if part-time - £6,626.66","publishDate":"2025-03-25T10:28:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5ee390ea-0a6a-449c-87f9-9493de819ed0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6c700bde-0ed1-41f6-85ff-5eae2d0aaa2d","title":"Educational Psychologist","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: Soulbury Pay Scale A (3 - 8) + up to 3 additional SPA points (£47,688 - £63,394) (pro rata for part-time). Previous SPA points will be honored. Plus £2000 welcome bonus. Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: £2000 Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time, Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 21st April 2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): 1st May 2025 Reference:1682 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the role: We are looking for 3 creative and enthusiastic Educational Psychologists to become members of our friendly and supportive team. Our service encourages collaborative and flexible working, is committed to developing EPs professional skills, whilst prioritising professional wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team who: <ul> <li>Value ongoing team and peer supervision.</li> <li>Have varied opportunities (project work, ELSA, Cygnet, Alternative Provisions, 16+ settings, YOT, LAC, Early Years, training, school commissioned work and statutory work).</li> <li>Value EP interests and professional autonomy.</li> <li>Provide quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD).</li> <li>Is part of a successful traded business unit within the Local Authority.</li> </ul>The London Borough of Waltham Forest offers permanent staff a recruitment and retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. New recruits (permanent posts) joining us will receive £1000 on commencement and £1000 on successful completion of the first 12 months (pro rata). Waltham Forest is in the top 20 most diverse areas in the country. Waltham Forest is an ambitious and supportive borough where educational standards across the majority of indicators are above national average and most schools are judged good or better by Ofsted. We are looking for Educational Psychologists to join our team who: <ul> <li>Are excellent practitioners with good communication, interpersonal, organisation and time management skills.</li> <li>Are reliable, flexible and able to show initiative.</li> <li>Are committed to a consultation model of service delivery and understand the issues of working within a traded environment.</li> <li>Have a sound knowledge of evidenced based interventions.</li> <li>\nHave professional Educational Psychology qualifications recognised by the BPS, have HCPC registration. This post is subject to a DBS check. </li> </ul> <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/EducationalPsychologistA38.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: To work within the Educational Psychology Team as part of WF SEND service to deliver a high quality Educational Psychology Service to those who commission the service such as Early Years, schools and colleges. To respond within the set timescales to requests from the commissioners as required for both statutory and non-statutory assessments of special educational needs for Waltham Forest children and young people To contribute to raising outcomes for children and young people in Waltham Forest (including the delivery of training on a range of needs across the local authority (e.g. ELSA, Cygnet) Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: Have professional Educational Psychology qualifications recognised by the BPS (MSc / Doctorate in Educational Psychology). Have HCPC registration. Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and / or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; Continued professional body registration; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Leonie Thomas (Principal Educational Psychologist at Leonie.Thomas@walthamforest.gov.uk or 07870 220206. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Soulbury Pay Scale A (3 - 8) + up to 3 additional SPA points (£47,688 - £63,394) (pro rata for part-time). Previous SPA points will be honored. Plus £2000 welcome bonus.","publishDate":"2025-03-25T09:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/50dd9c75-725b-403d-9839-6b5fdf1647db.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3f681616-e2e5-47a9-876a-5734841243c3","title":"Lecturer","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: MGLEC Hourly rate £28.33 - £37.94 (pro rata salary including London Allowance). Fully qualified lecturers will receive a minimum £32.45 per hour Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent Working hours per week: TBA Weeks per year: TBA Application Deadline: 27/04/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): 6th May 2025 DBS: Enhanced Barred Reference:1692 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service is the local authority's direct provider of adult education and work-based training. Officially rated as \"Good\" following our OFSTED inspection in December 2022, we are on a journey to \"Outstanding. Can you inspire and motivate a diverse range of learners? Do you have a passion for creative education and the ability to deliver tailored, engaging learning experiences? We're looking for a dynamic and passionate Creative Lecturer with experience in areas such as art, design, textiles, crafts, digital media, or similar. You'll bring fresh ideas, practical skills, and a learner-focused approach to deliver inspiring sessions that reflect the interests and needs of our local community. Whether you're an experienced tutor or a creative professional ready to step into teaching, we'd love to hear from you. You might be: <ul> <li>An adult learning lecturer with industry experience</li> <li>Not yet qualified, but willing to complete an initial teaching qualification with our support</li> </ul>What You'll Do: <ul> <li>Deliver creative, learner-focused sessions</li> <li>Support adult learners from diverse backgrounds</li> <li>Work flexibly and professionally across planning, delivery, and admin</li> <li>Join an innovative, supportive teaching team</li> </ul>Why Join Us? <ul> <li>A passionate and collaborative team environment</li> <li>Opportunities for professional growth and teacher training</li> <li>The chance to empower learners and make a real impact</li> </ul>The post holder will be expected to work flexibly and efficiently, maintaining the highest professional standards in teaching, organisation, coordination, and administration. If you have the expertise to help students grow their creative skills - and you're committed to being an outstanding practitioner focused on achieving the best outcomes - this is the role for you! Please submit your application as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and shortlisted candidates will be contacted within five working days <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role_profile_Lecturer_1692.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</a> Key Responsibilities: Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience • Relevant teaching or training experience • Experience of actively developing equal opportunities • Experience of working effectively as a team • Experience of teaching mixed ability learners in a range of client groups • Substantial subject specific experience • Able to plan and deliver training sessions to meet external quality standards including required record-keeping • Able to prepare high quality teaching materials • Able to communicate well, orally and in writing • Good level of organisational and planning skills • Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends • Able to work in a range of different venues within the borough • Ability to relate to a wide range of client groups • Ability to adapt educational or training provision to meet the needs of people with learning difficulties, disabilities and/or additional learning support needs • Computer literacy, ability to use a range of e-learning technology • Awareness of the quality assurance requirements of Ofsted • Understanding of how to promote inclusive learning and widening participation objectives Qualifications and Requirements: <ul> <li>English and Maths at Level 2 or above, or a commitment to achieving these within your first year of teaching with the service</li> <li>A Level 3 introductory teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards this within one year of your start date)</li> <li>A qualification in your area of creative expertise (e.g. art, design, crafts, media, etc.)</li> <li>Possess or be working towards an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) award or equivalent</li> <li>A commitment to inclusive, high-quality adult learning and continuous professional development</li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sharon Tassell at <a href=\"mailto:Sharon.Tassell@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Sharon.Tassell@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. 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INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Shared Lives Coordinator

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

SO1 - SO2 £37,068 - £40,755

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Head of Music

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale + TLR2B

Walthamstow School For Girls, Church Hill, Walthamstow, London , (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Senior Practitioner

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

£47,532- £53,607

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Class Teacher

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

£30,000 - £74,999

Walthamstow Town Hall, Forest Road, E17 4JF (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Teacher of Art

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

£34,514 – 51,179

Connaught School for Girls. Dyers Hall Road, Leytonstone, London E11 4AE (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Closing in 5 days

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Programme Manager

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

PO8 £57,663 - £60,819

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Leaving Care Coach

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

SO2 £38,934 - £40,755

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Geography Teacher

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Outer London (currently) MPS/UPS £36,413 - £53,994

Highams Park School, 34 Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Primary Teacher – Year 6

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

£36,413- £53,994

George Mitchell School, Byron Road, Leyton, London (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Closing in 1 day

C S & Business Support Officer

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Scale 6 £34,416 -£35,982 Pro-Rata

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Closing in 1 day

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY SEND Case Officers

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

PO2 £41,442 - £44,331

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover: September 2025 – August 2026)

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Main Professional Scale/ Upper pay scale (dependent on experience)

Norlington School & 6th Form. Norlington Road, Leyton, London, (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Conservation Officer

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

£47,532.00 - £53,607.00

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Principal Planning Policy Officer

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

£47,532 - £53,607 (Career graded)

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Deputy Headteacher

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

L(£69,239 - £76,112)

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Longfield Avenue, Walthamstow, (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Design and Conservation Officer

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

£47,532 - £50,574

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Midday Assistant

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Actual pro rata salary if part-time - £6,626.66

St Saviour’s, Verulam Avenue, Walthamstow E17 8ER (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Educational Psychologist

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Soulbury Pay Scale A (3 - 8) + up to 3 additional SPA points (£47,688 - £63,394) (pro rata for part-time). Previous SPA points will be honored. Plus £2000 welcome bonus.

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Lecturer

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

MGLEC Hourly rate £28.33 - £37.94 (pro rata salary including London Allowance). Fully qualified lecturers will receive a minimum £32.45 per hour

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Deputy Chief Financial and Operations Officer

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Executive Pay Scale. £89,475 – £98,948

Lion Academy Trust (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

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46 London Borough Of Waltham Forest jobs

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INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Shared Lives Coordinator

Head of Music

Senior Practitioner

Class Teacher

Teacher of Art

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Programme Manager

Leaving Care Coach

Geography Teacher

Primary Teacher – Year 6

C S & Business Support Officer

**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY** SEND Case Officers

Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover: September 2025 – August 2026)

Conservation Officer

Principal Planning Policy Officer

Deputy Headteacher

Design and Conservation Officer

Midday Assistant

Educational Psychologist

Lecturer

Deputy Chief Financial and Operations Officer

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London Borough Of Waltham Forest jobs

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY SEND Case Officers