We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for an Education Lawyer on a three month rolling contract. The position is due to start BY mid-June and the hourly rate of pay is c.£60 via an Umbrella company.

This role can be offered on a full remote basis.

The ideal candidate will have experience conducting a full case load of SEND Tribunal appeals and providing duty advice to the internal education department and externally to schools

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Not limited to SEND tribunals - covers the full spectrum of education matters, including admissions, discrimination, and judicial reviews

• Caseload will include all types of SEND appeals: refusal to assess, complex appeals, extended appeals, and disability discrimination claims

• Provide duty advice to the internal education department and externally to schools

• Responsible for providing training and supervision to the team

Experience required:

• Local authority experience is preferred and advantageous

Working arrangements:

• Tribunal hearings are fully remote.

• Court appearances also conducted remotely

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week (part-time hours considered)

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role

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