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Council vacancies
Jobs with Kirklees
Search all full, part-time and temporary vacancies available throughout the authority, with contact and application details. Or download the complete list (PDF).		 School governors and governor's minute clerks
Information about becoming a school governor, a governor's minute clerk, and list of current school governor vacancies.
Teaching vacancies
Teaching vacancies from throughout the authority.		 TempDirect online recruitment
Council's temporary employment agency. It is used to cover short-term staffing vacancies for clerical and administrative work.
Vacancies in childcare and early education settings
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Information on latest vacancies in childcare settings throughout Kirklees. 		 
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Careers with Kirklees Council
Working for the Children and Families Service
Information on the benefits of working for Kirklees Children and Families Service and what we do.		 Working for the Planning Service
Look for information about positions within the planning department, and how to go on their list for future positions.
Working in the construction industry (external site)
'build' is a local purchasing and local labour initiative for the construction industry in Kirklees.		 Working as a foster carer
An introduction to fostering and information on how to become a foster carer, roles and responsibilities and frequently asked questions.
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Working for the Council
About Kirklees
Information about the Kirklees area and Kirklees as an employer.		 Employee benefits
An overview of the range of offers and benefits available to Kirklees employees.
Investment and development of employees
An overview of Kirklees Council's investment in staff development.		 Recruitment of ex-offenders (PDF 28kb)
Policy statement on recruitment of ex-offenders by Kirklees Council.
Safeguarding
Kirklees Council policy on the safeguarding of adults and children and responsibilities of everyone who comes into contact with vulnerable people. 		Supporting a healthy workforce
An introduction to the departments and schemes available to promote a healthy workforce.
Training placements in Kirklees
An overview of the training placements available, to under-represented groups, which help Kirklees maintain a balanced workforce.		 Work life balance
Information on the flexible working practices available to Kirklees Council's employees.
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Employers' services
Employment organisations
Advice and support on grants, training, recruitment and redundancy.		 Services for disabled people, carers and employers
Organisations offering guidance for employers, and opportunities for disabled people and their carers to obtain or remain in work.
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Job seekers' services
Assessing yourself
Take stock of your employment strengths and weaknesses.		 C.V.s and applications
Tips on preparing a c.v. and completing job application forms.
External training providers
Local organisations offering training and apprenticeships.		 Organisations
Whether you are seeking training or employment, are returning to work or joining the workforce for the first time, these organisations are here to help.
Preparing for interviews
How to prepare for the interview and what to do on the day.		 Where to look for jobs
Sources to look at when jobseeking.
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Other employment information
Volunteering Kirklees (external site)
Volunteering Kirklees can give you information on many different and varied volunteering opportunities that are currently available, and guidance on what to expect as a volunteer.		  
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