Derbyshire County Council

www.derbyshire.gov.uk

4 Jobs

4,833 Employees

About the Company

Derbyshire County Council - Improving life for local people.

We work to improve the lives of local people by delivering high quality services.

If you want to work for us go to our job pages at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs where you can register for email alerts, download job packs and apply online.

Listed Jobs

Company Name: Derbyshire County Council
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Job Description: **Job Title:** Teaching Assistant **Role Summary:** Provide classroom support for term‑time pupils (37 hrs/week) by assisting in lesson delivery, managing classroom activities, and fostering a positive learning environment to promote child development and academic success. **Expectations:** - Attend classes Monday‑Thursday 8 am–4 pm and Friday 8 am–3:30 pm. - Demonstrate a genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to inclusive education. - Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding policies; subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification. **Key Responsibilities:** - Support pupils during lessons individually and in small groups. - Assist teachers in preparing, delivering, and evaluating engaging instructional materials. - Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom atmosphere. - Foster pupil independence, confidence, and resilience. - Provide targeted support for pupils with additional learning needs. - Manage classroom organisation tasks and routine administrative duties. **Required Skills:** - Strong communication, literacy, and numeracy abilities. - Patience, caring attitude, and resilience. - Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents. - Collaborative teamwork and proactive initiative. - Basic computer literacy for administrative support. **Required Education & Certifications:** - No specific degree required; evidence of relevant experience or training in an educational setting preferred. - Successful completion of an enhanced DBS check. ---

Derby, United kingdom

On site

29-01-2026

Company Name: Derbyshire County Council
Job Title: Play Worker – After School Club
Job Description: **Job Title:** Play Worker – After‑School Club **Role Summary:** Support the daily operation of a new after‑school club in a primary‑age setting, delivering engaging play, sport, craft and game activities for children aged 4‑7. Work closely with the Wraparound Leader to ensure a safe, fun, and nurturing environment that complements school learning and provides comprehensive wrap‑around care. **Expectations:** - Work each school day, approximately 3:00 pm‑6:00 pm (hours may be confirmed). - Fixed‑term contract for 12 months with potential extension. - Maintain child safety, wellbeing, and adherence to health‑and‑safety policies. - Build positive relationships with children, parents, and teaching staff. - Complete required certifications (food hygiene, first aid) if not already held. **Key Responsibilities:** - Plan and lead age‑appropriate activities (sports, crafts, games, songs, dance, storytelling). - Supervise children throughout the session, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. - Prepare and serve snacks/drinks; maintain clean eating areas. - Administer basic first aid and respond to minor incidents. - Set up, monitor, and clear activity equipment and materials. - Record attendance and incident reports as required. - Communicate effectively with parents and school staff regarding child progress and any concerns. **Required Skills:** - Proven experience working with young children in a play, childcare, or educational setting. - Strong knowledge of a variety of play‑based activities and games for early‑years age groups. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build rapport with children, parents, and colleagues. - Basic understanding of health‑and‑safety and safeguarding procedures. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a school environment. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Relevant childcare or play‑work qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 Playwork, Childcare Certificate). - Food hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain). - First aid certification (or willingness to obtain). - Basic health‑and‑safety knowledge (often covered in the above qualifications).

Derby, United kingdom

On site

24-02-2026

Company Name: Derbyshire County Council
Job Title: Security Architect
Job Description: **Job Title:** Security Architect **Role Summary:** Senior technical role focused on designing and governance of enterprise-wide ICT solutions with emphasis on security, supporting digital transformation initiatives. **Expectations:** - 5+ years in cybersecurity or related technical role. - Proficiency in NIST, CAF, and OWASP frameworks. - Expertise in assessing risks and aligning security initiatives with business strategy. - Familiarity with cloud and datacentre technologies. - Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and driving performance. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design secure architecture for enterprise ICT systems. - Recommend security controls to align with business objectives. - Advise on emerging security technologies and evaluate implementation risks. - Analyze security requirements and draft policies/processes for compliance. - Collaborate on IT projects to enhance organizational cybersecurity posture. **Required Skills:** - Cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, OWASP, CAF). - Cloud/datalcentre infrastructure knowledge. - Security tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview). - Risk assessment and governance expertise. - Strategic thinking, technical communication, and stakeholder influence. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Degree in ICT, cybersecurity, or equivalent senior-level experience. - Professional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+) preferred.

Derby, United kingdom

On site

03-03-2026

Company Name: Derbyshire County Council
Job Title: Business Services Apprentice Level 3
Job Description: **Job Title** Business Services Apprentice (Level 3) **Role Summary** Provide entry‑level support across the Business Services function of a local government organisation. The role is apprenticeship based and involves rotating through multiple departments (e.g., data management, digital systems, project support) to gain a broad understanding of public sector operations. **Expectations** - Positive attitude and willingness to learn - Self‑motivated, organized, and able to follow instructions - Strong communication skills and teamwork orientation - Adaptability to changing tasks and environments - Interest in developing a career within business services or related fields **Key Responsibilities** - Assist with data entry, record‑keeping, and basic analysis tasks for the council’s business systems. - Support the maintenance and updating of digital platforms and databases. - Provide clerical and project‑support tasks such as scheduling, meeting coordination, and documentation. - Participate in cross‑departmental rotations to understand the full spectrum of business services roles. - Contribute to small projects under supervision, ensuring timely completion and quality. - Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection policies. **Required Skills** - Strong organisational and time‑management abilities. - Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook). - Effective written and verbal communication. - Ability to follow procedures and work within a team. - Problem‑solving mindset and curiosity about new processes. **Required Education & Certifications** - Completion of secondary or further education (e.g., GCSEs, A‑levels, or equivalent). - No specific prior experience or technical certifications required; on‑the‑job training provided. ---

Derby, United kingdom

On site

06-03-2026