At our heart, we are the department for realising potential.
Susan Acland-Hood
Permanent Secretary
“If you are interested in making a difference to the lives of children and young people across the country, then come and join us.”
Working for DfE
Find out more about working for DfE and how we can support you to realise your potential.
What do we do?
Learn more about the different areas of work within DfE and the broad selection of roles you could do.
Diversity and Inclusion in DfE
Hear about what we are doing to ensure DfE is place where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
Inderjit’s life at DfE
Hear from Inderjit, our Change and Engagement Lead at DfE and Co-Chair of the BAME Network.
John’s life at DfE
Hear from John, our Finance Assurance Manager at DfE and Co-Chair of the Neurodivergence Network.
Millie’s life at DfE
Hear from Millie, from our Home to School Transport team and Co-Chair of the Young People Network.