Forest School Walthamstow

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Forest School is a private school in Walthamstow.

forest.org.uk
7.3

Rating based on 14 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Forest School Walthamstow

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do workers at Forest School Walthamstow get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    50% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Forest School Walthamstow?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Forest School Walthamstow?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    36% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Okay
  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Forest School Walthamstow feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    45% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Forest School Walthamstow get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    36% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Forest School Walthamstow?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    50% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Forest School Walthamstow enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    75% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and February 2025.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Forest School Walthamstow recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    42% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Good
  • Most people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Forest School Walthamstow?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Forest School Walthamstow?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 55% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Forest School Walthamstow is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Forest School Walthamstow job reviews

  • Best thing

    Helping children

    Worst thing

    Some work colleagues

    6.1

    Teaching assistant at Forest School Walthamstow, October 2024

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How are people paid?

50%
by the hour
50%
an annual salary

Based on 12 Forest School Walthamstow employees