Public sector, education and law

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  • Support and Progression Coach - Bristol

    Employer: 1625 Independent People
    Application closing date: 21 Jul 2025
    Location: Bristol, England United Kingdom
    We are excited to be recruiting into YES. This role is designed to offer the most deserving young people the best chance at being successful in education and employment.

  • Vacation Scheme (various legal teams) - Bristol

    Employer: DAC Beachcroft
    Application closing date: 21 Jul 2025
    Location: Bristol Bristol, England United Kingdom
    Step into the legal world with DAC Beachcroft’s brand-new Legal Vacation Scheme — a dynamic, hands-on experience designed to give you a genuine taste of life at a leading international law firm.

  • Senior Lecturer – BA (Hons) Acting for Screen - Leeds

    Employer: Leeds Arts University
    Application closing date: 3 Aug 2025
    Location: Leeds Yorkshire and the Humber United Kingdom
    To deliver teaching on-campus and to undertake assessment on the BA (Hons) Acting for
    Screen degree course devising appropriate plans and schemes of work accordingly.

  • INTERNATIONAL - Full-time / Part-time teacher of Biology - Hong Kong

    Employer: Cana Elite Education Centre
    Application closing date: 9 Sep 2025
    Location: Hong Kong
    We are looking for Full-time / Part-time teacher of Biology (especially the one who can conduct in-person lessons in HK)

    Job Highlights
    • Very Competitive salary
    • hybrid work model
    • Comprehensive group medical insurance
    • Annual, sick, maternity, marriage, paternity leave

  • INTERNATIONAL - Full-time / Part-time teacher of English and History - Hong Kong

    Employer: Cana Elite Education Centre
    Application closing date: 9 Sep 2025
    Location: Hong Kong
    We are looking for Full-time / Part-time teacher of English and History (especially the one who can conduct in-person lessons in HK)

    Job Highlights
    • Very Competitive salary
    • Comprehensive group medical insurance
    • Annual, sick, maternity, marriage, paternity leave

  • Leisure Assistants - Monkton Wood Academy

    Employer: Cabot Learning Federation
    Application closing date: 21 Jul 2025
    Location: West Monkton Somerset, England United Kingdom
    We are looking for a Leisure Attendant to join our supportive and talented team at Monkton Wood Academy.The successful applicant will become a member of the CLF Leisure and Lettings team.

  • Class Teacher - Taunton

    Employer: Cabot Learning Federation
    Application closing date: 13 Jul 2025
    Location: Taunton Somerset, England United Kingdom
    We are looking for an inspirational KS1 teacher with a passion for delivering excellent educational experiences for our students. You will have the opportunity to use your talents to play a key role in championing the success and life chances of all children in our trust.

  • Schools and Colleges Liaison Officer - Leeds

    Employer: Leeds Arts University
    Application closing date: 27 Jul 2025
    Location: Leeds Yorkshire and the Humber United Kingdom
    To be a key point-of-contact for schools and colleges in order to promote Leeds Arts University
    and its courses.

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