The NASUWT is the leading Trade Union representing exclusively the interests of teachers and school leaders throughout the UK, working across all schools and sectors. The NASUWT offers an excellent benefits package including 48 days leave per year and a defined benefits pension scheme.
Senior Official (Legal and Casework)
up to 12 months Maternity cover contract
£41,398 per annum (FTE £51,748)
28 hours per week (Tuesday-Friday)
Based in Rednal, Birmingham
Our Legal and Casework team provides advice, support and guidance to lay activists and paid officials across the full range of legal services, including employment and trade union law, industrial disputes, professional regulatory work, teachers’ contracts and legal challenges to government policy.
Working as part of a team, you will undertake casework up to and including employment tribunals, provide advice to NASUWT members on the terms and effect of a settlement agreement, liaise with solicitors and ensure that the Union effectively applies all relevant legislation to its activities.
You will be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of employment law, and experience in providing related legal advice and guidance on behalf of workers is essential. You will also provide training and undertake policy work and represent the union at external meetings and events.