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Drive meaningful educational change with NFER, a globally recognised research organisation focussed on impact.
Overview
Salary
£30000 - £40000
Location
Slough or York, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Join NFER, a globally acknowledged institution known for its influential research, insightful resources and pivotal initiatives aimed at catalysing significant change. As part of a mission that prioritises execution over financial gain, you will operate in a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive workspace.
Role Summary
- Play an instrumental role as an Assessment Researcher, focussing on mathematics assessment projects across primary and secondary phases.
- Write content for both paper-based and computer-based assessments.
- Empower our workforce and maintain the global relevance of our research.
Role Requirements
- A degree in maths or a related discipline, coupled with experience in teaching maths up to higher-level GCSE.
- Basic assessment/research skills and knowledge of project management principles are a must.
- Work experience in UK schools, good organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage time efficiently and work within deadlines.
- Openness to occasionally work overseas for short periods.
Application Process Details
- Reviewing of applications is ongoing with shortlisting commencing from 11 April 2025 and the final deadline being 23 April 2025.
- If accommodations or adjustments are needed at any stage of the process, contact HR@nfer.ac.uk.
Our organisation - NFER We are recognised globally for providing trusted research, resources and insights that drive meaningful change. By joining us, you’ll contribute to a mission that prioritises impact over profit, working in an environment where collaboration, flexibility, and inclusion are valued.
The role - Researcher, Assessment (secondary & primary mathematics) As an Assessment Researcher, you’ll play a pivotal role in empowering our workforce, ensuring that our research continues to have a meaningful global impact. You’ll focus on a range of activities on a number of different mathematics assessment projects (covering secondary and primary phases); including writing content (questions and tasks) for paper-based and computer-based assessments.
Job requirements Essential skills and experience include a first degree or equivalent in mathematics, basic relevant knowledge and skills in assessment / research, knowledge of the basic principles of project management, ability to manage own time and work to deadlines, experience of work in UK schools, good organisational and communication skills, and willingness to, occasionally, undertake work overseas for short periods. We will consider a related subject if it is combined with experience of teaching mathematics up to higher level GCSE. If you meet only 70% of our essential skills still apply as you may have skills, we didn’t know we needed.
Benefits With a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work with a globally respected charity, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career, flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance from day 1, and the chance to make a real difference in the education sector.
Application details We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply early. Shortlisting will commence from 11 April 2025 and the deadline is 23 April 2025. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email removed - click apply for more details]. We’re here to support you and ensure a positive experience. Apply now and start your journey with NFER.
