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NASUWT; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

NASUWT in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Official (Legal and Casework) for a fixed-term up to 10 months. The role is part-time, 21 hours per week, based in Rednal, Birmingham.

You will handle complex casework up to tribunals, provide guidance on settlement agreements, liaise with solicitors, and ensure compliance with employment law while representing the union at external meetings.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of employment law and related issues.
• Experience in providing legal advice and guidance to workers.
• Ability to deliver training and contribute to policy work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake casework up to and including employment tribunals.
• Provide advice to NASUWT members on terms and effects of settlement agreements.
• Liaise with solicitors and ensure lawful application of relevant legislation.
• Represent the union at external meetings and events.

Skills

Employment law

Legal advisory

Training & policy

Communication

Job description

Senior Official - Legal and Casework - Part Time

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.

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.

This advertised role of Senior Official (Legal and Casework) will be:

Fixed term up to 10 months

£36,109.27 (FTE 60182.12 per annum).

21 hours per week (Working Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

Based in Rednal, Birmingham

Closing date for receipt of applications: 23rd June 2026