Young Hackney provides access to universal and targeted youth work programmes for children and young people aged 10-19 years (or up to 25 years with SEND). Our Services are embedded in the community and delivered through a network of youth hubs and via community settings. Our projects and interventions enable young people to build positive relationships with their peers, families, schools and the wider community; raising aspirations, encouraging active citizenship and leadership and supporting the prevention of youth crime. Our purpose is to have a positive impact on young people's adolescent development and transition to adulthood; improving their life opportunities through accessible services for all, whilst targeting the most vulnerable. Your communication skills, energy and professional approach will enable you to quickly establish positive rapport with young people and stakeholders. With experience in the delivery of tailored interventions, targeted group work and open access youth work, you will be committed to improving young people's well-being and addressing concerns such as crime, educational engagement or sexually harmful behaviour. For all Youth Support & Development Worker roles a professional or occupational qualification (e.g. youth work, teaching, social work, or health) is desirable, with evidence of continuing professional development. Applicants should have a clear understanding of evidence based practice, youth work methodologies and effective practice in youth participation and children's rights. All staff are expected to provide services at the times that young people are available; principally after school, evenings and weekends. An enhanced DBS check is required. As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. This application process replaces a supporting statement. Closing date for applications: 20 January 2026 (22:59) . Interview date: W/c 02 February 2026. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Young Hackney provides access to universal and targeted youth work programmes for children and young people aged 10-19 years (or up to 25 years with SEND). Our Services are embedded in the community and delivered through a network of youth hubs and via community settings. Our projects and interventions enable young people to build positive relationships with their peers, families, schools and the wider community; raising aspirations, encouraging active citizenship and leadership and supporting the prevention of youth crime. Our purpose is to have a positive impact on young people's adolescent development and transition to adulthood; improving their life opportunities through accessible services for all, whilst targeting the most vulnerable. Your communication skills, energy and professional approach will enable you to quickly establish positive rapport with young people and stakeholders. With experience in the delivery of tailored interventions, targeted group work and open access youth work, you will be committed to improving young people's well-being and addressing concerns such as crime, educational engagement or sexually harmful behaviour. For all Youth Support & Development Worker roles a professional or occupational qualification (e.g. youth work, teaching, social work, or health) is desirable, with evidence of continuing professional development. Applicants should have a clear understanding of evidence based practice, youth work methodologies and effective practice in youth participation and children's rights. All staff are expected to provide services at the times that young people are available; principally after school, evenings and weekends. An enhanced DBS check is required. As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. This application process replaces a supporting statement. Closing date for applications: 20 January 2026 (22:59) . Interview date: W/c 02 February 2026. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Hackney Education provides a range of services to support the education of children, young people, and adults in our inner London borough. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. Within our diverse borough we serve a wide range of children and young people. We have a particular focus on supporting less advantaged families: Hackney figures in the 10% most deprived boroughs in England on a number of measures. Hackney Education's key priority is to improve the life chances of every child, young person, and learner: making Hackney the most forward-looking education system in the UK, where schools, settings and partners provide an exciting environment which ensures inclusion and success for everyone. We see our borough as being one of the best places in the country for young people to grow, learn, develop, and achieve -and one of the best places for colleagues to work and thrive in our education system. Job title: Room Lead Salary: Scale 6, £37,509 - £38,637 Terms and Conditions: Full time (36 hours), Permanent Location: Linden Children's Centre & Family Hub We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate Early Years Room Lead to join our vibrant and dedicated Children's Centre team to improve the outcomes for children in Hackney. Your role will be to help us achieve a safe, healthy, and stimulating environment where activities enable children to grow and develop in line with outstanding practice standards. As an excellent communicator, you will need to be enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed to maintaining high standards. The Room Lead role will see you taking responsibility for the daily supervision of your room, including supervision of the practitioners working there. You will, with the support of the Teacher and Senior Children's Centre Officer, develop and monitor a quality curriculum in line with the EYFS in return for a competitive salary. This is an ideal position for someone looking to be an integral part of an Outstanding setting that provides an exceptional service to a diverse community. Significant professional experience of working within a culturally diverse educational childcare environment is essential. You must have a high level of interpersonal skills and possess outstanding curriculum knowledge. The centre also has a designated Forest School, and accredited training can be provided to interested candidates. An NVQ3 qualification or above in childcare or equivalent is essential for this role. You will be required to work flexible hours as the centre operates a shift system. If you are interested in this role and would like to know more, please contact: Denise Nartey at Linden Children & Family Hub via email DBS: Enhanced DBS Check required. Closing date: 18 January 2026 (22:59). Interviews: W/c 02 February 2026. If you have experience of working in early years and staff management and are looking for a rewarding and challenging career with young children; consider applying for the position of an Early Years Room Lead. Hackney Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As this role involves regulated activity, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age, and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from a black and global majority background as these groups are currently under represented in our workforce.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Hackney Education provides a range of services to support the education of children, young people, and adults in our inner London borough. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. Within our diverse borough we serve a wide range of children and young people. We have a particular focus on supporting less advantaged families: Hackney figures in the 10% most deprived boroughs in England on a number of measures. Hackney Education's key priority is to improve the life chances of every child, young person, and learner: making Hackney the most forward-looking education system in the UK, where schools, settings and partners provide an exciting environment which ensures inclusion and success for everyone. We see our borough as being one of the best places in the country for young people to grow, learn, develop, and achieve -and one of the best places for colleagues to work and thrive in our education system. Job title: Room Lead Salary: Scale 6, £37,509 - £38,637 Terms and Conditions: Full time (36 hours), Permanent Location: Linden Children's Centre & Family Hub We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate Early Years Room Lead to join our vibrant and dedicated Children's Centre team to improve the outcomes for children in Hackney. Your role will be to help us achieve a safe, healthy, and stimulating environment where activities enable children to grow and develop in line with outstanding practice standards. As an excellent communicator, you will need to be enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed to maintaining high standards. The Room Lead role will see you taking responsibility for the daily supervision of your room, including supervision of the practitioners working there. You will, with the support of the Teacher and Senior Children's Centre Officer, develop and monitor a quality curriculum in line with the EYFS in return for a competitive salary. This is an ideal position for someone looking to be an integral part of an Outstanding setting that provides an exceptional service to a diverse community. Significant professional experience of working within a culturally diverse educational childcare environment is essential. You must have a high level of interpersonal skills and possess outstanding curriculum knowledge. The centre also has a designated Forest School, and accredited training can be provided to interested candidates. An NVQ3 qualification or above in childcare or equivalent is essential for this role. You will be required to work flexible hours as the centre operates a shift system. If you are interested in this role and would like to know more, please contact: Denise Nartey at Linden Children & Family Hub via email DBS: Enhanced DBS Check required. Closing date: 18 January 2026 (22:59). Interviews: W/c 02 February 2026. If you have experience of working in early years and staff management and are looking for a rewarding and challenging career with young children; consider applying for the position of an Early Years Room Lead. Hackney Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As this role involves regulated activity, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age, and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from a black and global majority background as these groups are currently under represented in our workforce.
Hackney Education provides a range of services to support the education of children, young people, and adults in our inner London borough. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. Within our diverse borough we serve a wide range of children and young people. We have a particular focus on supporting less advantaged families: Hackney figures in the 10% most deprived boroughs in England on a number of measures. Hackney Education's key priority is to improve the life chances of every child, young person, and learner: making Hackney the most forward-looking education system in the UK, where schools, settings and partners provide an exciting environment which ensures inclusion and success for everyone. We see our borough as being one of the best places in the country for young people to grow, learn, develop, and achieve - and one of the best places for colleagues to work and thrive in our education system. Job title: Nursery Education Officer Salary: Scale 5, £34,359 - £35,892 Terms and Conditions: Permanent, Full time Location: Linden Children's Children & Family Hub We are looking to appoint Nursery Education Officers to join our dedicated nursery team to improve the outcomes for children in Hackney. Your role will be to help us achieve a safe, healthy, and stimulating environment where activities enable children to grow and develop in line with outstanding practice standards. As an excellent communicator, you will need to be enthusiastic and committed to delivering high standards. These are ideal positions for someone looking to be an integral part of an Outstanding nursery providing an exceptional service to a diverse community. Significant professional experience of working within a culturally diverse educational childcare environment is essential. You must have excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills and possess a skilled knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, understanding what that looks like in practice. The centre also has Forest School attached to the centre and there will be opportunities for you to access accredited training to enable you to lead and deliver Forest School sessions. An NVQ3 qualification in childcare learning & development or equivalent is essential for this role. You will be required to work flexible hours as the centres operates a shift system. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of this essential requirement. If you are unable to provide this, unfortunately we will not be able to proceed with your application. If you are interested in this role and would like to know more, please contact: Denise Nartey at Linden Children & Family Hub via email DBS: Enhanced DBS Check required. Interested? Closing date: 18 January 2026 (22:59). Interviews: W/c 02 February 2026. If you have experience of working in early years and are looking for a rewarding and challenging career with young children; consider applying for the position of Nursery Education Officer. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age, and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from a black and global majority background as these groups are currently under represented in our workforce.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Hackney Education provides a range of services to support the education of children, young people, and adults in our inner London borough. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. Within our diverse borough we serve a wide range of children and young people. We have a particular focus on supporting less advantaged families: Hackney figures in the 10% most deprived boroughs in England on a number of measures. Hackney Education's key priority is to improve the life chances of every child, young person, and learner: making Hackney the most forward-looking education system in the UK, where schools, settings and partners provide an exciting environment which ensures inclusion and success for everyone. We see our borough as being one of the best places in the country for young people to grow, learn, develop, and achieve - and one of the best places for colleagues to work and thrive in our education system. Job title: Nursery Education Officer Salary: Scale 5, £34,359 - £35,892 Terms and Conditions: Permanent, Full time Location: Linden Children's Children & Family Hub We are looking to appoint Nursery Education Officers to join our dedicated nursery team to improve the outcomes for children in Hackney. Your role will be to help us achieve a safe, healthy, and stimulating environment where activities enable children to grow and develop in line with outstanding practice standards. As an excellent communicator, you will need to be enthusiastic and committed to delivering high standards. These are ideal positions for someone looking to be an integral part of an Outstanding nursery providing an exceptional service to a diverse community. Significant professional experience of working within a culturally diverse educational childcare environment is essential. You must have excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills and possess a skilled knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, understanding what that looks like in practice. The centre also has Forest School attached to the centre and there will be opportunities for you to access accredited training to enable you to lead and deliver Forest School sessions. An NVQ3 qualification in childcare learning & development or equivalent is essential for this role. You will be required to work flexible hours as the centres operates a shift system. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of this essential requirement. If you are unable to provide this, unfortunately we will not be able to proceed with your application. If you are interested in this role and would like to know more, please contact: Denise Nartey at Linden Children & Family Hub via email DBS: Enhanced DBS Check required. Interested? Closing date: 18 January 2026 (22:59). Interviews: W/c 02 February 2026. If you have experience of working in early years and are looking for a rewarding and challenging career with young children; consider applying for the position of Nursery Education Officer. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age, and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from a black and global majority background as these groups are currently under represented in our workforce.
