Durham County Council
Durham County Council is proud of its strong legacy of excellence within Children’s Services. Following a period of significant transformation, the service has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, reflecting the high quality of our practice, the strength of our leadership,…
We have an exciting opportunity for a temporary 33 hours part time Administration Officer to join our dedicated team within Business Services. WHAT IS INVOLVED? We are looking to appoint a temporary part time Administration Officer within Business Services to…
Why choose Durham County Council? We are a forward looking council and recognise the need for passionate people who share our enthusiasm to deliver fantastic services to the varied communities, people, and businesses of County Durham. To find out more…
TEMPORARY UNTIL 31ST MARCH 2027 22 HOURS PER WEEK As an integral part of our team, youll provide essential administrative and advisory support, helping us deliver high quality HR services across the council. WHAT IS INVOLVED? Your responsibilities will include:…
We have an opportunity for a full time permanent Duty Manager to join the management team at Woodhouse Close Leisure Centre at an exciting time as we look forward to moving into a brand new facility in 2027 WHAT IS…
We are delighted to offer a rare and exciting opportunity for a Cluster Manager to join the team at Business Durham, where you will lead the Space North East England (SNEE) cluster and play a pivotal role in accelerating the…
TEMPORARY UNTIL 31ST MARCH 2027 22 HOURS PER WEEK As an integral part of our team, you’ll provide essential administrative and advisory support, helping us deliver high quality HR services across the council. WHAT IS INVOLVED? Your responsibilities will include:…
School Business Manager Grade 9, £35,412 £39,152 pro rata Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week, Term time only plus 5 days Required from 20th April, 2026 The Governors of Byerley Park Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced,…
EYFS Teaching Assistant Grade 3, £25,185 £25,989 pro rata Temporary, Full time, 8:30 am 4:30pm As soon as possible 2nd March 2026 onwards until 20th July 2026 Sherburn Primary School is seeking to employ a Grade 3 Teaching Assistant to…
School Business Manager 1 Grade 10, £38,220 £41,771 pro rata Permanent, Term time only plus 2 weeks 37 hours per week, 08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday 8:30 to 16:00 Friday Required to start 1 April 2026 The Governors of…
Grade 6, £28,142 £31,022 Permanent, Term time plus 2 weeks, Full time , 37 hours per week The Woodlands is looking to appoint an experienced Grade 6 Enhanced Teaching Assistant to join the Primary Team to be based in small…
School Cook Grade 2, spinal point 3 4, £24,796 £25,185 pro rata Permanent, Term time only, 30 hours per week Required from March 2026 The Governors of this popular primary school are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated School Cook…
We are looking to appoint an Accountancy Assistant on a permanent basis within the Pension Fund. This post is to provide dedicated direct financial support to the Durham County Council Pension Fund and will be based within the wider Penson…
Policy and procedure coordinator 18.5 hours ( working pattern to be agreed) Are you a qualified Social Worker with experience of working with children , young people and families looking for a part time non case holding role ? A…
Grade 1, £24,796 pro rata Temporary, part time, term time only 15 hours per week, 3pm 6pm, Monday to Friday Required to start as soon as possible. The Governors of St Oswalds CE Aided Primary and Nursery School are seeking…
Durham County Councils Culture, Sport and Tourism Service delivers outstanding cultural experiences across the councils culture venues and programmes. We are committed to inspiring learning and engagement for people of all ages, supporting creativity, and promoting access to culture across…
Durham County Councils Culture, Sport and Tourism Service delivers outstanding cultural experiences across the councils culture venues and programmes. We are committed to inspiring learning and engagement for people of all ages, supporting creativity, and promoting access to culture across…
Adult Care Hawthorn House Operational Supervisor 37 hours Permanent post Grade 8 VACANCY NO: AHS/26/002 Hawthorn House is a Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Outstanding Service providing respite / short break care and is looking to recruit an Operational Supervisor…
The opportunity has arisen to represent education in the dynamic work of the multi agency safeguarding hub (MASH) in Durham. We are seeking a well organised, adaptable individual with experience of assessing safeguarding risk and multi agency working in education…
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Key Worker in our One Point and Think Family Service! WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will be responsible for a caseload of families who are in need of early help and are facing…
We are looking for a social worker who has completed their assessed and supported year in employment to join our Children in Care teams. In this role you will work with children and young people aged 0 18 who are…
We are looking for an experienced senior officer who has the ability to solve and explain computer related issues. This post is temporary for 24 months. WHAT IS INVOLVED? The primary responsibility of the Senior Systems Development and Implementation Officer…
We are recruiting two Operational Support Assistants to join our team at Hackworth Road Depot, Peterlee. WHAT IS INVOLVED? We are recruiting two Operational Support Assistants to join our team at Hackworth Road Depot, Peterlee. These roles will provide essential…
Do you believe every child deserves to grow up surrounded by love, family, and a sense of belonging? Are you ready to lead a team that makes this vision a reality? If so, we want to hear from you! Were…
Health Care & Education Assistant Grade 2, SCP 3 4 £24,796 to £25,185 pro rata per annum Temporary, Term time only 34 Hours per week, 8.40am to 4pm Required as soon as possible until 31/03/2026 (with the expectation that this…
Adult Care Quality Assurance and Development Team Professional Development Officer (Social Work) As the largest local authority in the North East this is an exciting opportunity to influence the development and practice of the Adult Social Care workforce in Durham.…
A vacancy has arisen within Business Services for a full time Administration Assistant. This is initially temporary for 18 months. WHAT IS INVOLVED? This is an exciting opportunity to join a team supporting the Community Protection team, based at Annand…
Examinations Officer Grade 6 £28,142 £31,022 pro rata Permanent, term time only plus 2 weeks 37 hours per week Required to start as soon as possible Purpose of the role To be responsible for managing the effective and efficient management…
If you are someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environment and enjoy making a difference in peoples daily lives through attention and detail and care we would love to hear from you. WHAT IS INVOLVED? Hawthorn…
Are you ready to shape the future of our Adoption and Care Leavers Service? Are you a proven manager ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? This is a rare opportunity to lead a service where you…
Are you looking for work that fits around your schedule and lifestyle? A permanent post is available at The Grove Primary School, Consett: 1 x 8 hour contract. Working patterns can be discussed further at interview. Durham County Council are…
Are you looking for work that fits around your schedule and lifestyle? Three permanent posts are available at Bishop Auckland Bus Station: 2 x 20 hour contracts 1 x 12 hour contract Working patterns can be discussed further at interview…
Wraparound Care Assistant Grade 1 £24, 796 (Pro rata) Permanent, Term time only, 25 hours per week Monday Friday 07:00am 08:30am and 14:45pm 18:15pm Required as soon as possible Required as soon as possible, the Governors of Springmoor Grange School…
Health Care and Education Assistant Grade 2, SCP 3 4 £24,796 to £25,185 pro rata per annum Temporary, Term time only 34 Hours per week, 8.40am to 4pm Required as soon as possible until 31/03/2026 (with the expectation that this…
Out of Hours Assistant Grade 1, £24,796 pro rata Temporary, Term time only Required from 12 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter until 31 December 2026 Times of work 3.30pm start. Variable finish times We are seeking to…
We are looking for an organised individual who has strong marketing and commnication skills until 29 May 2026. WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will support the development, governance and management of marketing plans and content for social media, web sites and…
Are you ready to lead the rollout of a brand new ICT system for Childrens Homes in County Durham? Were seeking a proactive Systems Implementation Officer who can work collaboratively with service teams to design, build, and embed new digital…
School Business Manager required 1st February 2026 (or as soon after) Grade 9 £35,412 to £39,152 pro rata Permanent: 37 hours/wk (term time only plus 2 weeks) The governors of Red Rose Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly…
Site Manager Grade 5, £26,403 £28, 598 Permanent, Full time, 37 Hours per week Required from 2nd February or sooner if possible We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Site Manager to join our hardworking and committed team. We…
School Business Manager required 1st February 2026 (or as soon after) Grade 9 £35,412 to £39,152 pro rata Permanent: 37 hours/wk (term time only plus 2 weeks) The governors of Red Rose Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly…
We are seeking to recruit a Highway Assets Technical Officer whose primary responsibility will be to ensure that Highways Asset Management is delivered effectively and efficiently through the use of all highways related systems. The role involves working as part…
Nursery Teaching Assistant Grade 3, £25,185 £25,989 pro rata Term time only plus 2 weeks Fixed Term from 26th January 2026 until 31st August 2026 Hours per week 15 hours, 8.45am 11.45am The Governors of Wolsingham Primary School wish to…
Lunchtime Play Worker Grade 1, £24,796 pro rata Part Time 6.25 hour per week, Monday Friday: 11:50am 1:05pm Temporary from Monday 2 March 2026 (subject to a successful DBS check) until 17 July 2026 Description of role The main purpose…
We are seeking to recruit a Highways Adoption Engineer (Career Graded). Your primary role will be to ensure that all new roads built within the County are designed and built to a standard suitable for adoption as publicly maintained highway…
A vacancy has arisen within Business Services for a full time Contracts Assistant. This is initially temporary for 18 months. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team supporting the Building Construction, Repairs and Maintenance team, based at Meadowfield…
A vacancy has arisen within Legal Services for a Legal Assistant who will be responsible for undertaking legal work allocated to the Commercial and Corporate Governance Team WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will be responsible for working with the qualified Lawyers…
The Councils Legal team is expanding and is looking to appoint two additional lawyers to support and enhance its planning and highways related work. WHAT IS INVOLVED? The Planning and Highways Team handles a wide range of matters, including all…
Residential Workers Opportunities are available across the County Durham Area Salary: £30,024 £33,699 (starting salary within the grade range will consider experience relevant to the post, if required for external candidates). This is the basic salary for a Residential Worker,…
The Council’s Legal team is expanding and is looking to appoint two additional lawyers to support and enhance its planning and highways related work. WHAT IS INVOLVED? The Planning & Highways Team handles a wide range of matters, including all…
Opportunities have arisen for two Telecare Control Operators to join the Care Connect Service who provide a 24/7 countywide front line service. WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will: Assist in the provision of an equitable countywide Care Connect service Assist in…
The Construction Consultancy Services (CCS) team provide client side construction consultancy services across a range of professional disciplines to deliver capital build projects and programmes of all sizes, value and complexity on behalf of Durham County Council. The team has…
Health Care and Education Assistant x2 Grade 2 £24,796 £25,185 pro rata 32.5 hours per week, term time only Temporary – required as soon as possible until 31/09/2026 The Governors of Evergreen Primary School are looking to appoint 2 temporary…
We are looking for an individual with traffic signals and Intelligent transport delivery experience with a flexible approach to work and a capability to work under pressure to deadlines. They will have a willingness to attend meetings and site investigations…
The Construction Consultancy Services (CCS) team provide client side construction consultancy services across a range of professional disciplines to deliver capital build projects and programmes of all sizes, value and complexity on behalf of Durham County Council. The team and…
DurhamLearn works with local communities, a range of voluntary organisations, employers and public health to deliver the training people need to help change their lives for the better. We ensure that provision is local and accessible, with training delivered in…
Health Care and Education Assistant x2 Grade 2 £24,796 £25,185 pro rata 32.5 hours per week, term time only Temporary required as soon as possible until 31/09/2026 The Governors of Evergreen Primary School are looking to appoint 2 temporary Health…
Grade 7 £30,024 £33,699 pro rata Permanent, Term time only, Part time, 22 hours per week 8am 4pm, Tuesday, Wednesady and Thursday Required to start as soon as possible Easington Colliery Primary School have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic…
We are looking for an experienced Educational Psychologist with good interpersonal and communication skills who is ready to step up into a Senior Educational Psychologist role. In Durham your job title will be Area Principal Educational Psychologist, recognising the important…
The successful candidate will become part of a highly motivated and successful Occupational Therapy Service within County Durham. This post is temporary for a period of 12 months. WHAT IS INVOLVED? We are looking for an individual with experience of…
Grade 3 £25,185 £25,989 pro rata Permanent, Term time only plus 2 weeks, 37 hours per week Normal working hours: 7.45 4.00 Monday Friday Required from 1st January 2026, or as soon as possible after this date. The Governors of…
The Construction Consultancy Services (CCS) team provide client side construction consultancy services across a range of professional disciplines to deliver capital build projects and programmes of all sizes, value and complexity on behalf of Durham County Council. The team has…
The Construction Consultancy Services (CCS) team provide client side construction consultancy services across a range of professional disciplines to deliver capital build projects and programmes of all sizes, value and complexity on behalf of Durham County Council. The overall objective…
Senior Supervisory Assistant Grade 2 £24,796 £25,185 pro rata 7.5 hours per week, term time only Permanent Required as soon as possible We ARE Etherley Lane and we are an exciting place to be! Etherley Lane is a forward thinking…
We are looking for an individual with significant traffic signals installation, maintenance, electrical testing and fault finding experience to join the traffic signals and UTMC team to undertake traffic signal installation and maintenance functions across County Durham. WHAT IS INVOLVED?…
Health Care and Education Assistant x2 Grade 2 £24,796 £25,185 pro rata 32.5 hours per week Temporary – required as soon as possible until 31/08/2026 The Governors of Evergreen Primary School are looking to appoint 2 temporary Health Care and…
Health Care and Education Assistant x2 Grade 2 £24,796 £25,185 pro rata 32.5 hours per week Temporary required as soon as possible until 31/08/2026 The Governors of Evergreen Primary School are looking to appoint 2 temporary Health Care and Educational…
Are you passionate about driving quality and continuous improvement in employment and skills services? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a proactive mindset? If so, Employability Durham wants to hear from you. This is temporary until 31…
We are looking to appoint a Pemanent 30 hour Social Work Assistant to work within the Dales Locality Team. The Team provides an effective and efficient Assessment and Care Management service to adults 18 years and over with a physical…
Due to expansion of the team, the Council is creating a dedicated Planning and Highways team and is looking for a Senior Lawyer to lead it. WHAT IS INVOLVED? The Planning and Highways team will handle the full range of…
Maths Intervention Teacher MPS6 fixed rate, £35.8490/hour Casual, annualised hours contract Temporary required as soon as possible for one year from start Contract of 100 hours minimum each year Extra casual hours available to suit throughout the school year The…
If you have elderly friends and relatives, you will understand the value they place on independence. This role will give you the opportunity to work in social care and contribute to a vital and valuable 24 hour community service in…
Durham County Council is creating new opportunities in its Regulatory and Enforcement team to ensure it is equipped to deliver on the Councils strategic vision and priorities. As part of that growth, we are looking to appoint a lawyer to…
Caretaker Grade 4 £25,583 £26,824 Permanent Full Time, Whole Time Required from 1st January 2026 We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Caretaker to join our hardworking and committed team. We can offer you: A welcoming, caring school where…
Teaching Assistant Nursery Grade 3 £25,185 £25,989 pro rata Temporary required from January 2026 until August 2026 Full Time, Term Time Only + 2 Weeks Join Our Team at Oxhill Nursery School! At Oxhill Nursery School, we are renowned for…
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clerical Officer / Receptionist to join our dedicated team within Business Services. This is a part time temporary role (30 hrs for 18 months) based at CYPS Ferryhill , Broom Road, Ferryhill. WHAT…
Enhanced Teaching Assistant Grade 5 £26,403 £28,598 Pro Rata Temporary One year contract 37 hours per week, Term Time only + 2 weeks Required from 5th January 2026 Applications are invited for a full time Enhanced Teaching Assistant to join…
Enhanced Teaching Assistant Grade 5 £26,403 £28,598 Pro Rata Temporary One year contract 37 hours per week, Term Time only + 2 weeks Required from 5th January 2026 Applications are invited for a full time Enhanced Teaching Assistant to join…
Teaching Assistant Grade 3 £25,185 £25,989 pro rata, term time plus 2 weeks Permanent Required from 5th January or as soon as if possible Consett Junior School is a vibrant two form entry junior school situated in the heart of…
Teaching Assistant Grade 3 £25,185 £25,989 pro rata, term time plus 2 weeks Permanent Required from 5th January or as soon as if possible Consett Junior School is a vibrant two form entry junior school situated in the heart of…
Residential Workers Opportunities are available across the County Durham Area Salary: £30,024 £33,699 (starting salary within the grade range will consider experience relevant to the post, if required for external candidates). This is the basic salary for a Residential Worker,…
New Government legislation called Simpler Recycling means councils across England must reduce the amount of waste being disposed of and increase what is reused, recycled, and composted. To meet these requirements, were introducing a countywide food waste collection service and…
Admin Assistant Grade 3 £25,185 £25,989 pro rata Part Time 18.75 hours per week / Term time only Temporary – required from 6 January 2026 until 31 December 2026 Cassop Primary School & Nursery is looking to appoint a part…
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hardworking individual to join Social Care Direct. This is a fantastic chance to make a real difference in your community as the first point of contact for people accessing Adult Social…
Year 5/6 Teacher M3 to UPS3 £35,674 to £51,048 + TLR2 (£3,527) for Quality of Education Full Time, Whole Time Permanent Required from 1 January 2026 The Governors of Broom Cottages Primary and Nursery School are looking for an excellent…
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic social worker to play a key role within the Social Care Direct team, which serves as the vital front of house for Adult Services and the first point of contact for both the…
Year 5/6 Teacher M3 to UPS3 £35,674 to £51,048 + TLR2 (£3,527) for Quality of Education Full Time, Whole Time Permanent Required from 1 January 2026 The Governors of Broom Cottages Primary and Nursery School are looking for an excellent…
Are you an experienced social worker ready to progress your career and step into a leadership role? We have a really rare opportunity for a Social Work Consultant to join our Fostering North Team. This could be the right role…
Deputy Manager Pioneering New Project Supporting Young Peoples Transition to Independence Salary: £40,777 £45,091 (starting salary within the grade range will consider experience relevant to the post, if required for external candidates). Are you passionate about empowering young people to…
Team Leader Pioneering New Project Supporting Young Peoples Transition to Independence County Durham Area Salary: £32,597 £36,363 (plus potential additional earnings up to £5,000 with enhancements) Are you ready to lead in a bold new initiative that empowers young people…
If you have elderly friends and relatives, you will understand the value they place on independence. This role will give you the opportunity to work in social care and contribute to a vital and valuable 24 hour community service in…
If you have elderly friends and relatives, you will understand the value they place on independence. This role will give you the opportunity to work in social care and contribute to a vital and valuable 24 hour community service in…
Teaching Assistant Enhanced Grade 5 £26,403 £28,598 (pro rata) 37 hours per week, term time only + 2 weeks Temporary required as soon as possible until 31/08/2026 The Governors of Etherley Lane Nursery and Primary School Federation are seeking to…
Earn. Learn. Qualify. Do you want to earn while you learn, with the chance of progression once you qualify? Do you want the opportunity to grow, develop and be the best version of yourself? Then why not build the foundations…
We currently have a permanent full time Contact Officer vacancy supporting the Hospital Social Work Teams. The role covers all areas North, South and East, and the post can be located either within the Council Offices in Front Street, Chester…
An opportunity for an Employment Lawyer has become available to work at Durham County Council as part of the Legal and Democratic Services Team. Durham County Council is the 8th Largest Local Authority in the country supported by an experienced…
If you have elderly friends and relatives, you will understand the value they place on independence. This role will give you the opportunity to work in social care and contribute to a vital and valuable 24 hour community service in…
If you are someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environment and enjoy making a difference in peoples daily lives through attention and detail and care we would love to hear from you. WHAT IS INVOLVED? Hawthorn…
DurhamLearn works with local communities, a range of voluntary organisations, employers and public health to deliver the training people need to help change their lives for the better. We ensure that provision is local and accessible, with training delivered in…
Grade 1 £24,796 pro rata 7.5 hours per week, term time only Permanent Required from 15th December 2025 Our Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant. The successful candidate will have experience of working with…
MPS/UPR + SEN2 £32,916 £51,048 + £5,497 (additional paid evening activities may be available) Permanent, Whole Time Start date: January 2026 or as soon as mutually convenient. Are you ready to join an outstanding special school at an exciting new…