Join #TeamForest
Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only 15 General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating. As an Anchor Institution, Waltham Forest College serves its local and regional communities across North and East London exceptionally well and has been successful in driving aspiration and achievements for its students and wider communities.
We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners.
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Our package
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Pension Scheme
You will have the benefit of entering the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (for our teaching staff) or the Local Government Pension Scheme (Business Services/Student Support) – both schemes are government backed and provide generous contributions from the employer.
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Learning and Development
With set days focussed purely on developing our staff and a generous staff development budget to support staff in gaining professional qualifications. The College also provides on-going coaching for middle managers and a Leadership Programme.
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WFC Perks
Our discount and benefits scheme, with everything from discounts on day-to-day shopping to holidays.
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Cycle to Work Scheme
Salary sacrifice scheme to assist you with purchasing a bike.
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Employee Assistance Programme
Offering Counselling and advice on several topics from health & wellbeing, financial, to legal.
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Health and wellbeing
The College takes its staff’s health and wellbeing seriously and engages an external occupational health provider for traditional occupational health guidance. It also provides ad hoc counselling through MyndUp for staff and promotes a variety of wellbeing initiatives at the College.
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Other perks
- Free car parking on site
- Free breakfast for all staff (08:00am - 8.50am)
- Costa Coffee on site- A range of family-friendly policies including flexible working and hybrid working arrangements (subject to business needs)
- Contribution to eye care
- Staff awards to recognise staff who demonstrate the College's values
- Staff celebrations such as a summer BBQ and Christmas lunch- Onsite salon offering a variety of hair and beauty treatments discounted for staff
- Onsite Mallinson Restaurant where our students get the opportunity to showcase their culinary skills
- Blue Light and Costco membership open to staff employed in education
- Staff engagement is encouraged, for example with opportunities to join the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, water cooler meetings, Workload Committee
