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Principal Lawyer - Education
- Exeter, Devon, Hybrid
- Full Time
- £67,401 per annum
Permanent | Full Time | 37 hours per week Salary: £67,401 Location: Hybrid working, office presence based on business need. Relocation packages available for exceptional candidates. Lead legal excellence in Education Law. Do it for Devon. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Principal Lawyer to lead our Education Law function and provide expert legal advice onawide range of complex and high-profile education matters. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Council's commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people. You will work closely with senior leaders, elected members, schools, academies and multi-agency partners, providing strategic legal guidance that helps shape and deliver educational services across the authority. What you'll be doing As Principal Lawyer, you will lead and manage a specialist education law team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused legal services. You will advise on a broad range of education-related matters, including: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) law and the Children & Families Act 2014 School admissions School non-attendance Safeguarding and child protection Judicial reviews Academy conversions and school governance Complaints, investigations and statutory appeals Policy development and legislative compliance You will manage complex and sensitive caseloads, represent the Council in legal proceedings where required, and build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation. What we're looking for You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with significant post-qualification experience in education law and local government practice. You will also have: Extensive knowledge of education legislation and public law Experience managing complex legal casework and litigation Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent communication and influencing abilities A proven ability to provide strategic legal advice to senior stakeholders A commitment to delivering high-quality, outcome-focused legal services What we offer Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer. In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer: 34 days annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website Access to our confidential Employee Assistant Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life. Flexible working opportunities, including homeworking (subject to the needs of the role). Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme. Why Devon? Everything we do is guided by our vision for a fairer, greener, and more prosperous Devon. Our six strategic priorities are: Positive futures for our young people Supporting independence and dignity Continuous improvement of services A green Devon for future generations Economic inclusion and local prosperity Stronger communities and safer places Find out more about our strategic priorities at Devon County Council's Strategic Plan 2025-2029 For an informal discussion please contact Hazel Union hazel.union@devon.gov.uk How to apply Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Click ‘Apply Now’ to view the full job description and person specification. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages . For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice . For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). This role requires a DBS disclosure.
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English Teacher - Queen Elizabeth's School (Ted Wragg Trust)
- Mid Devon, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- MPS
We are looking for a dedicated, dynamic and imaginative teacher who is passionate about teaching English from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5. This post is temporary until August 2027, pending a re-structure in the English department. Founded in the 16th century, our school is set in the market town of Crediton, just 7 miles from Exeter. We are an ambitious school dedicated to providing an excellent education that develops knowledge, character, contribution and wisdom. Our pillars of staff culture support all of our interactions as a school. This means being better every day, putting the team before the individual and demonstrating kindness by being both warm and strict. By actively committing to these values and behaviours, staff will contribute to creating a school culture where everyone flourishes. We will support your career progression with a tailored programme of professional development opportunities within school and with the Ted Wragg Institute. Full details and an application form can be downloaded here: Job Role The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and operate in accordance with the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check. We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education. Closing date: 9am Wednesday 4 November ( This job advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if you are interested)
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Service Support Officer
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- £27,709 - £29,542 per annum
Service Support Officer - SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY (Up to 12 Months) INTERNAL ONLY (Devon County Council Employees Only) Please note : Before applying for this secondment, you should have confirmation and agreement from your line manager that they are happy for you to apply Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills, broaden your experience and make a difference? We have an exciting internal secondment opportunity within the PHN Specialist Business Support Team. We’re looking for someone with a positive and enthusiastic approach who enjoys learning, is proactive, and is keen to support colleagues. If you enjoy working as part of a flexible and supportive team and are looking for an opportunity to learn, grow and take on new challenges, we’d love to hear from you. What skills & qualities we need from you?: Confidence in using a laptop (TEAMS/Outlook/CoPilot/Calendars/Microsoft Edge/Excel/Word). Some training will be provided. Positive & enthusiastic attitude towards learning and supporting your colleagues. Sense of humour. Some experience of note taking/minute taking (typed) at meetings or willingness to learn the task. Good communication skills & the ability to build good working relationships. Ability to plan workload for the day and be adaptable when service needs might change. Ability to think on your feet and work with colleagues to resolve problems. Remain calm and resilient under pressure. Ability to manage priorities and work at pace when needed. What key tasks/responsibilities will the role involve: As a Service Support Officer within the PHN Specialist Business Support Team, you will have a varied role providing practical and operational support to help the team work effectively. Your responsibilities will include: Attending County Hall at least 2 days per week to support on site activities as required. Supporting recruitment, onboarding and induction Acting as a key point of contact for day-to-day business support queries , including providing support when the Business Support Team Leader is unavailable. Coordinating administrative activities such as meeting agendas and bookings, room bookings, rotas, ordering and distribution list updates . Reviewing and maintaining guidance, Teams and SharePoint information , helping to ensure resources remain organised and up to date. Collating service updates, information and figures to support the effective running of the service. Supporting the management of shared mailboxes, archiving and outstanding Zoho requests , including identifying recurring themes or patterns. Supporting processes relating to invoicing, Unit 4 and the AL tracker . Developing your knowledge of key systems and acting as a SystmOne trainer/ICT champion , providing practical support to colleagues. Supporting the coordination of interpreter requirements where needed. We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident using digital systems , with good attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload. You will enjoy working collaboratively, solving problems and providing a responsive and helpful service to colleagues. This is a great opportunity to join the PHN Specialist Business Support Team and take on a varied role where you can develop your knowledge, build relationships across the service and make a real contribution to the smooth running of our day-to-day operations. Are you interested by what you have seen above? Then do not delay! This is your opportunity to join a fun, vibrant and dynamic team. Click the apply button below NOW! Part of the application will include you having to type a supporting statement. It is Important that you read the job description and person specification when typing your supporting statement and provide examples to show how you can demonstrate your skills and qualities. The supporting statement will form a VITAL part of the selection process. Interviews will be held in person at County Hall, Exeter. Interview Date: To be confirmed - w/c 16th & 23rd November 2026 If you would like to find out more about the role above please feel free to contact the following colleagues for an informal discussion before applying: Name: Rebecca Stacey Telephone number: 01392 381789 or via TEAMS Or Name: Jasmine Woolley Telephone number: 01392 382779 or via TEAMS Or Name: Rebecca Cooper Telephone number: 01392 380426 or via TEAMS How to apply Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please click Apply Now to see the Job Description. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages . For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice . For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). This role requires a DBS disclosure. Reference: REQ010776
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