Post: Education Officer
Salary: £21,169 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £21,169 – £24,971 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Term-time/Part-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Thursday 04 June 2026
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).
The LFB is offering the opportunity to join our Education Team, delivering important fire safety workshops to primary school aged children across London and to work with Borough Commanders to deliver Fire Safety messages to other children and young people in the community. Working flexibly on a term-time / part -time only basis you will travel throughout the Greater London area working a 6.5-hour day (excluding travelling). Travelling specifically to the boroughs of Kingston, Merton and Sutton or Haringey, Barnett and Enfield. There will also be a need to be able to travel to other parts of London, as and when required.
As one of the largest fire and rescue services in the world, the London Fire Brigade responds to emergencies, keeping our diverse community safe from fires. Education plays a critical role within our Prevention & Protection department, and fire safety education is an essential way to raise awareness of key safety messages to keep children safe. Our Education Team delivers high-quality, impactful fire safety workshops in schools and at weekend local events.
Experience of working with children and young people is essential. This role relies on your ability to communicate powerful messages in an inspiring and engaging way. You will need to be able to adapt your delivery to meet the individual needs of the children and young people in Mainstream Schools, SEMH, PRU and Alternative Educational Environments.
Prior experience of delivering presentations, workshops and interactive activities is essential.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs-london-fire-gov-uk.jobsmarket.site/pages/en-gb/jobs to access the full advert.
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Anyone who has contact with children, young people or adults at risk will be subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:
1. Experience of delivering presentations, education workshops and activities to children and young people.
2. Good interpersonal skills to develop a rapport with students and staff within schools, and Brigade personnel.
3. An understanding of, and commitment to, the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion and contribution to an inclusive working environment.
4. A good understanding of the relevant safeguarding and child protection legislation.
Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place in June 2026. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Additional Information
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
• 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
Criminal records check
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check will be undertaken on the successful person before an appointment is confirmed.