Islington is an inner London borough, serving over 206,000 residents. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. Our priorities for achieving a more equal Islington are:
- Providing secure, decent, and genuinely affordable housing.
- Investing in local jobs and businesses.
- Working together to create a cleaner, greener, healthier borough.
- Nurturing our children and young people so everyone has the very best start.
- Standing with our communities so they are safe, connected and inclusive
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Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
Waltham Forest College, established in 1938 as the UK’s first technical college, has built a long-standing reputation for excellence in technical and vocational education. Today, it is recognised as one of the country’s most successful and high-performing Further Education institutions.
At the heart of the College’s success is its strong collaboration with employers and industry partners. Working alongside expert teaching staff, these partnerships shape a curriculum that equips students with the skills, knowledge and real-world experience needed to succeed in a competitive job market. An investment of over £20 million in recent years has further enhanced the student experience, providing state-of-the-art facilities and industry-standard learning environments.
The College is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to delivering exceptional education and training. It offers a wide range of pathways, including T Levels, vocational qualifications and apprenticeships, supporting both school leavers and adult learners to achieve their ambitions. Students benefit from a supportive, inclusive and aspirational environment, consistently achieving exceptional outcomes, with results placing the College in the top 5% of general further education colleges nationally.
Waltham Forest College is also ranked No.1 in London for 16–18 student achievement, according to the National Achievement Rate Tables (NARTs) for Further Education in England 2024/25, further demonstrating its position as a sector leader.
In addition, the College has been recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work, making it one of only two further education colleges in the UK, and the only one in London to receive this prestigious honour.
With a clear focus on excellence, innovation and opportunity, Waltham Forest College continues to empower learners, support employers and shape the future workforce.