Department for Education
The Department for Education (DfE) is the government department that helps make sure all children and young people in England get a great education. From early years to apprenticeships, they help people reach their potential. Jobs at the DfE range from policy and admin to research, tech and communications — all working together to make a difference for schools, families and future careers.
Employer fact file
Sector
Education and Childcare
Employees
1,500
Top jobs
Compliance Caseworker
As a Compliance Caseworker, you would help check that schools and education providers are following the rules. You would investigate cases, look at evidence and sometimes speak to people to find out more. If something has gone wrong, you would help decide what action should be taken. You would need to be fair, careful with detail and able to explain things clearly. This role is important for keeping children safe and making sure education standards are high.
Data Analyst
As a Data Analyst, you would use facts and figures to help the Department for Education make better decisions. You would collect and study information about schools, teachers and pupils, and then spot patterns or trends in the data. You might help answer questions like “How many children are learning maths well?” or “Which areas need more teachers?” This role is great for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving puzzles and wants to help improve education for everyone.
Diary Manager
As a Diary Manager, you would help a senior leader at the Department for Education stay organised. You would book their meetings, keep track of their schedule and make sure they are in the right place at the right time. You might also talk to other teams, reply to emails and help prepare notes for important events. You would need to be good at planning, stay calm under pressure and enjoy helping things run smoothly.
Policy Adviser
As a Policy Adviser, you would help decide how to make education better across the country. You would research ideas, write reports and give advice to leaders and government ministers. Your work could shape big decisions — like how to help more young people go to university or improve school meals. This job is perfect for someone who enjoys thinking through big problems, writing clearly and making a difference in society.
Project Coordinator
As a Project Coordinator, you would help organise important projects that support education across the country. This could include running outreach campaigns to schools, planning teacher conferences or helping launch new education programmes. You would make plans, set deadlines and check that everything is on track. You might also help with meetings, write notes and update progress reports. This job is ideal if you enjoy teamwork, organising tasks and being part of exciting projects that help improve learning for teachers and students nationwide.
Fun fact: There are over 10 million pupils in schools across the UK – that's more than the entire population of London!