Public sector, education and law
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LPC Law County Court Advocate (self employed) - Various Locations
Employer: LPC LawApplication closing date: 21 Nov 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: United KingdomLPC Law seeks Bar, LPC and SQE graduates to join its nationwide network of county court advocates. LPC Law is a specialist firm of solicitors, focused on providing a high-quality advocacy service to clients throughout England & Wales. -
International - Kennedy Scholarships 2027-28 (study at Harvard and MIT) - Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Application closing date: 18 Oct 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: Boston, MA Massachusetts United States of AmericaEvery Autumn a national competition takes place to select a group of scholars for postgraduate study at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the following academic year. -
Teacher(s) of Health & Social Care and T Level Health Adult Nursing (0.9 or fractionally split) - Leyland, North West
Employer: Runshaw CollegeApplication closing date: 2 Oct 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: Leyland North West United KingdomThe School of Health, Care & Education Studies is inviting applications from talented teachers, nurses, or professionals with similar clinical skills and experience to contribute to the teaching a range of Health and Social Care Courses and of the T Level Health. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting post-16 learners on their journey to being the healthcare professionals of the future. -
Progress Mentor - Leyland, North West
Employer: Runshaw CollegeApplication closing date: 2 Oct 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: Leyland North West United KingdomWe are looking to appoint a highly motivated individual to join our Progress Mentor team. This is an ideal post for an individual who can mentor students and ensure they are making strong academic progress, while also providing high-quality support, guidance, coaching and challenge. -
Children's Social Worker (Child Protection & Children in Care) - Derbyshire
Employer: Derbyshire County Council - HR ServicesApplication closing date: 21 Nov 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: East Midlands United KingdomDerbyshire County Council is ambitious and innovative, offering support to both newly qualified and experienced social workers. We provide a nurturing environment with excellent progression opportunities. Our vision is to inspire and empower children, young people, and their families to be the best they can be. -
Industry & Work Placement Assessor - Leyland
Employer: Runshaw CollegeApplication closing date: 30 Sep 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: Leyland North West United KingdomThe post-holder will work as part of our Education and Early Years team, taking responsibility for Industry & Work Placement visits and assessments on our Early Years provision for 16-19-year-olds. This includes the T Level in Early Years Education which includes preparing students for assessments, observing students in practice, and planning and executing professional discussions that allow students to meet the criteria competencies and successfully complete the qualification. -
Graduate Assistant and Resident Tutor (Drama and Performing Arts) - Forgandenny, Scotland
Employer: Strathallan SchoolApplication closing date: 29 Sep 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: Forgandenny, Scotland Scotland United KingdomPassionate about drama and theatre? Join Strathallan School as a Graduate Assistant and Resident Tutor. Support productions, lessons and boarding life while gaining valuable experience for a career in teaching, directing, technical theatre or the wider arts sector. Accommodation provided. -
Visiting Lecturers – Undergraduate Studies – BA (Hons) Photography - Leeds
Employer: Leeds Arts UniversityApplication closing date: 4 Oct 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: Leeds Yorkshire and the Humber United KingdomTo provide teaching as appropriate across our provision delivering schemes of work accordingly.
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