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Working for DfE
Information about the employment offer when working at the Department for Education (DfE).
Look for job vacancies at DfE on Civil Service jobs .
- a competitive salary that’s reviewed annually
- the opportunity to earn an in year and an end of year performance award
- an occupational pension
Employee benefits and rewards
Employee benefits and rewards include:
- access to a DfE employee discount scheme
- access to an employee assistance programme providing confidential advice, information and counselling
- the option to join a trade union
- an instant reward scheme for those who demonstrate initiative or for team achievements
- a cycle to work scheme
- sick leave on full pay, followed by half pay, up to the maximum allowed by the relevant scheme
Flexibility
Flexibilities include:
- up to 30 days annual leave and 9 days public and privilege leave in a year (pro rata for part time staff)
- maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave of up to 28 weeks full pay, followed by 11 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
- time off to deal with emergencies, unexpected situations and other unplanned special circumstances
- paid time off for public service duties – for example, if you’re an armed forces reservist
- family friendly policies, including flexible working patterns
- flexible working hours, subject to business needs
Development and career opportunities
- rewarding and challenging jobs to help you develop and reach your potential
- a comprehensive range of learning and development opportunities to help you develop your skills, knowledge and experience
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Department for Education
At our heart, we are the department for realising potential..
Susan Acland-Hood
Permanent secretary.
“If you are interested in making a difference to the lives of children and young people across the country, then come and join us.”
Working for DfE
Find out more about working for DfE and how we can support you to realise your potential.
What do we do?
Learn more about the different areas of work within DfE and the broad selection of roles you could do.
Diversity and Inclusion in DfE
Hear about what we are doing to ensure DfE is place where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
Inderjit’s life at DfE
Hear from Inderjit, our Change and Engagement Lead at DfE and Co-Chair of the BAME Network.
John’s life at DfE
Hear from John, our Finance Assurance Manager at DfE and Co-Chair of the Neurodivergence Network.
Millie’s life at DfE
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