Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT's)

Further information for newly qualified teachers can also be found on the VT Education and Skills Waltham Forest web site

As a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) commencing your induction year in a mainstream school, many factors need to be considered. Waltham Forest is one of the most diverse boroughs in London with 225,000 people living and working there, making it a culturally diverse community. OfSTED rated us “Highly Satisfactory” in 2005 and our aim is to continue giving the best support to teachers, support staff, Headteachers and children of all abilities from a range of backgrounds.

Standards in our schools are improving:

  • SATs results are steadily improving at Key Stage 2
  • Increasing 5 A*-C at GCSE in English and Maths
  • 'A' level results are the best ever, 96% pass rate
  • Only one school is in 'special measures’
  • 63% of schools gained Healthy Schools Status.

Where can you find us?

Waltham Forest is the perfect location for NQTs, conveniently located in North East London – 20 minutes from Central London and the West End with great shopping, leisure and cultural hot spots, and in close proximity to the proposed Olympic Village!

What can we offer you?

A wide choice of 81 schools (3 with Sixth Form Centres attached), 1 with Training School Status, 10 Specialist Status Schools, 14 Sure Start Children Centres, Extended Schools provisions, Suntrap (outdoor pursuits), Music Centre, a City Learning Centre and Early Excellence Centre.

A welcoming and diverse community speaking 132 different languages providing you with an opportunity to be part of an LA that never stands still and which offers constant challenges and rewards.

When you join Waltham Forest you will receive

Outstanding Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme, which provides ongoing development for support staff and teachers at all levels.

An attractive salaryand benefits package including:

  • Early Start and welcome grant (depending on the school)
  • Outer London Allowance
  • Key Worker Housing
  • Leisure Incentives

Other Support

We also welcome and advise Oversees Trained Teachers (OTTs) who have qualified as teachers in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. The Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) pool system is also available annually for PGCE and GTP trainee teachers.

For further details, please contact:

VTE&S Waltham Forest
The Education Centre
97 Queens Road
Walthamstow E17 5NJ
Tel 020 8496 5710
Fax 020 8496 5808
Email teacherenquiries@vtplc.com