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    Newly Qualified Teachers


    General Information for NQTs

    A bright start and a bright future for NQTs in Waltham Forest!

    An exciting, challenging and rewarding career awaits you in Waltham Forest!

    The following pages aim to give you all the information you need to apply for your first primary or secondary teaching post in one of our schools, which will give you the best possible start to your teaching career. You will find information about benefits and incentives, induction and career development.

    What incentives, benefits & salary do we offer?

    Attractive salary

    As a Newly Qualified Teacher you can expect an attractive and competitive salary and incentive package.
    Our schools can offer additional Recruitment and Retention points to boost your salary depending on your qualifications and previous work experience

    You may also be entitled to an early July/August start depending on the school

    A 'Welcome Hello' and a Retention Bonus may also be available from the school

    Starter Home Initiative

    There are a variety of schemes available to NQTs through 'Housing Options', including:

    • Shared Ownership (part buy/part rent)
    • Home Buy (equity loan)
    • Intermediate Renting - quality homes at a reduced rent

    Interest-free season ticket loan

    You can apply for an interest free season ticket loan to cover the cost of your public transport journey to and from work

    Leisure Card

    All teachers working in Waltham Forest can keep fit and healthy with the Forest Connection leisure card. This will give you discounts on activities at the sports facilities and health clubs including the popular Greens in New Road, Chingford.

    You can even get a discount on a Leyton Orient Season Ticket!

    What can you expect from the induction period?

    As a Newly Qualified Teacher you will have an induction period. This is designed to support you, and enable you to build on the knowledge and skills developed during your initial teacher training. This support will assist you to achieve success in completing your induction year. The induction period usually lasts for three school terms. It has two main elements:

    • an individual programme of support, guidance and professional development and monitoring and
    • assessment against the Core Standards

    Support and professional development

    You will have the support of an induction tutor and headteacher, and the local authority. You and your induction tutor will begin by setting the objectives for your induction period. Your Career Entry and Development Profile (CEDP) should be made available to your school so your induction can address your development priorities.

    We at Babcock Waltham Forest offer a regular and balanced programme of training and development seminars on Wednesday afternoons and twilight sessions. These sessions are supported and delivered by experts in their field.

    You will receive a detailed programme of training sessions, and also an NQT handbook, which will give you further details and contact information for people who you may need to contact during your induction period and beyond.

    What career development opportunities do we offer?

    We have good schools where you will find yourself supported and valued. Babcock works closely with Headteachers to ensure well-run schools. We have nationally recognised schemes at both Primary and Secondary level, and staff with exceptional expertise across all levels of the Authority. Significant numbers of teachers have been successful in achieving the threshold and we have a good proportion of Advanced Skills Teachers.

    Further development opportunities exist throughout your teaching career including:

    The opportunity to gain further qualifications

    • sabbaticals
    • international visits
    • links with the business world to further develop your subject knowledge

    and if you decide to stay with us

    • opportunities to further your career into senior management

    Teaching in Waltham Forest offers you the opportunity to make a difference to pupils’ lives - now that’s a bright idea!

    How to apply:

    Sylvia Harper
    NQT Coordinator
    Babcock
    7 James Yard
    Larkshall Road
    Highams Park
    London E4 9UA
    020 8498 4145
    Email: sylvia.harper@vtplc.com  

    Your details will then be entered onto our ‘Pool’ database. If you are successful for entry to the Pool, you will be recommended to schools in the borough that have suitable vacancies. We will contact you on a regular basis to get an update on your availability, to find out how the recruitment process is going and to answer general questions you may have.

    If you have any questions, or need more information please contact Sylvia Harper using the contact details above.