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Join the impactful PISA 2025 project in Scotland as a Study Administrator and shape the future of education
Overview
Salary
£150 - £200
Location
Remote (UK)
Expires
Expires at anytime
The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) is at the forefront of educational assessment, and they are now searching for dedicated teachers to become Study Administrators for PISA 2025 in Scotland. Working on behalf of the Scottish Government, you will play a crucial role in a globally recognized program that evaluates the academic abilities of 15-year-olds.
Role Summary:
- Administer assessments in Scottish Secondary schools.
- Ensure assessments are conducted according to project specifications.
- Attend in-person training and liaise with schools to schedule visits.
- Maintain positive relationships with school staff.
- Oversee computer-based assessments and follow all administration guidelines.
- Handle queries and adhere to security and material handling procedures.
Role Requirements:
- Must be registered with GTCS or hold QTS.
- Experience in classroom management.
- PVG scheme certificate or willingness to obtain one.
- Computer literacy is a must.
- Ability to travel to schools within a 20-mile radius of home.
- Legal right to work in the UK and eligibility to work with children.
- Desirable: Secondary school experience and availability for at least two days per week during August and September 2025.
Application Process Details:
- Submit your CV online.
- Complete a few screening questions.
- For inquiries, reach out to [email removed - click apply for more details].
The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) is seeking qualified teachers in Scotland or Northern England with the flexibility to travel to Scottish Secondary schools for flexible work during August and September 2025.
The role involves administering assessments in classrooms, ensuring they are delivered to the specifications outlined in research or assessment projects. We are currently looking for individuals based in Scotland or the North of England who are interested in becoming Study Administrators on the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) In Scotland. PISA, organised by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), is an assessment of 15-year-old’s skills in mathematics, reading and science. NFER is delivering PISA 2025 in Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government.
Key Responsibilities include: Complete training in person in Edinburgh in April 2025, arrange visits with allocated schools, build and maintain positive relationships with school staff, travel to schools to oversee computer-based assessments in the classroom, follow all study administration guidelines and/or scripts provided by NFER, resolve any issues or queries schools may have, adhere to security procedures and ensure materials are returned promptly.
Candidates must be registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS) or hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), have knowledge of how to manage a classroom, have a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme certificate, or willingness to get one, be computer literate, willing and able to travel up to 20 miles from their home address to schools, legally entitled to work in the UK, and not barred from working with children.
Desirable Experience: We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience of working in secondary schools and those with capacity to visit schools for a minimum of two days per week through August and September 2025.
To apply, please upload your CV and answer a few simple screening questions. If you have questions about this role, please contact [email removed - click apply for more details].
