Education Officer
Job Details: Salary: £21,169 per annum – £24,971 per annum. Grade: FRS B. Contract type: Permanent. Working pattern: Term‐time / Part‑time. Closing date: 4 PM Thursday 04 June 2026.
Role Overview: The London Fire Brigade invites a qualified Education Officer to deliver fire safety workshops to primary school aged children and collaborate with Borough Commanders to deliver fire safety messages. The role involves travelling across Greater London (Kingston, Merton, Sutton, Haringey, Barnet, Enfield, and other boroughs as required). Working days are 6.5‑hour sessions excluding travel.
Responsibilities:
* Plan, develop, and deliver engaging fire safety workshops and interactive activities in mainstream schools, SEMH, PRU, and alternative educational environments.
* Communicate powerful safety messages in an inspiring and engaging way.
* Adapt delivery to meet the diversity of learners.
Qualifications:
* Experience of delivering educational presentations and interactive workshops to children and young people.
* Good interpersonal skills to build rapport with students, staff, and Brigade personnel.
* Strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and a commitment to promote an inclusive working environment.
* Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation relevant to working with children.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1: Submit CV and evidence addressing the selection criteria above. Applications will be scored accordingly.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
* Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
* Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
* Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
* Free access to the Brigade gym
* Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser / physios / fitness advisers
* Free counselling
* Season ticket loan
* Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
* Contributory pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
* Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
EEO Statement
The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Criminal Records Check
Employment checks will include a criminal records check. Successful candidates must declare any convictions. A DBS Enhanced check will be undertaken before appointment confirmation.
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