Do you want to make a real difference to the UK’s education and training profession, and ultimately the lives and opportunities of those they teach and train?
We are looking for first class professionals who will play a pivotal role in the next exciting chapter in the life of the Education and Training Foundation (ETF), by further supporting an organisation and a sector that continues to grow in importance to the country’s future.
When you join the Education and Training Foundation, you’ll be teaming up with nearly 200 employees nationwide to support teachers and leaders across the Further Education and Training sector.
Inspiring and assisting colleagues to be at their very best, our working environment and supportive culture is first-rate. Whether office-based (currently two days per week) or remote, we maintain an important focus on individual health and wellbeing, reflected in our collaborative environment and generous employee benefits.
We know that having a talented and informed workforce helps us to best support teachers and trainers, which is why we offer all staff a wide range of training and development opportunities, making us an ideal employer to further your career with. Come and join the team and make a real difference!
“The ETF are genuinely happy to have new talent on board and want to make the most of driving forward changes and pooling new knowledge.”
“From the beginning of my journey at the ETF I have always looked forward to coming into the office and to collaborate with colleagues. Everyone brings different skills to the table and goes out of their way to do a really good job.”
“Working at the ETF, I genuinely believe in its values, and I feel that everyone around me does too. The difference this makes to both quality of work and colleague relationships is really valuable.”
Use the buttons below to navigate and discover more about the organisation, our values, employee benefits and our main office.
Established in October 2013, we are the expert body for professional development and standards in Further Education and Training in England, and are also a registered charity.
We support teachers and leaders across the Further Education and Training sector to help them achieve their professional development goals for the benefit of learners and employers across England. In doing so, we help to transform the lives of individuals and communities across the country, unleashing potential and benefitting the economy.
Your work at the ETF will help us to further these objectives. You could work across a number of different departments, levels and projects, having a hand in steering our future direction.
Our values underpin our approach in supporting the continual transformation of the technical and vocational education system in the UK, they also reflect our ethos and culture. Our values are:
Our comprehensive package of benefits for employees reflects the importance that we place on emotional and physical wellbeing, financial support, and a good work-life balance. Our key benefits are:
The ETF is committed to being a mentally healthy workplace and wants to ensure our employees have the space to have open and honest conversations about their mental health and wellbeing. You will have access to a blended program of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, monthly learning hours on wellbeing topics, and staff engagement initiatives.
Learn more about how we supported our employees during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Supported by our Wellbeing Champions, and our Senior Leadership Team, we increased our wellbeing offer, with the following initiatives, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic:
Staff led activities included:
By introducing this extended company-wide initiative through a period of significant change in both our employees’ professional and personal lives, we ensured that the value and importance of supporting mental health and wellbeing at work has created a culture change. This in turn has enabled us to stay connected, engaged, and supported. Now every Wednesday is Wellbeing Wednesday.
Key achievements during lockdown
“My favourite thing to do at the ETF is to join the Mindfulness sessions, run by my colleagues. Their guided meditations are brilliant, and they really set me up for the rest of the day. As someone who has struggled with their mental health, I highly recommend these sessions, as we all need time to recalibrate and find our inner peace.”
Whether your role is office-based or remote, everyone is able to make use of our main office facilities in Victoria, London.
Shared with the National Audit Office and a handful of other organisations, the office benefits from being a close walk from Victoria Station, giving us excellent transport links including buses, National Rail trains and London Underground routes. Our office offers:
For those not office-based in London, we offer full support for remote working as well as a number of opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and stay connected.
