Education Policy Officer

Guardian Jobs; London Borough of Harrow; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal Society of Biology is looking for a part-time Education Policy Officer to support the Science Education Policy Alliance. This role involves administrative support, stakeholder engagement, and communication drafting to influence science education policy in schools across England.

Qualifications

• Experience in education engagement, communications, or policy.
• Suitable for primary science leads or secondary science teachers.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and coordinate with organisations.
• Engage stakeholders and draft communications and publications.

Skills

Education Engagement

Communications

Policy

Education

Primary Science Lead

Secondary Science Teacher

Job description

Employer

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF BIOLOGY

Location

Home-based, with frequent meetings in London and occasional travel around the UK

Salary

£15,250 (£30,500 pro rata)

Closing date

11 May 2025

Job Description

RSB is seeking a part-time Education Policy Officer to support the Science Education Policy Alliance (SEPA), a partnership that includes the Association for Science Education, Institute of Physics, Royal Society, Royal Society of Biology, and Royal Society of Chemistry. RSB acts as the host organisation for SEPA and provides secretariat support.

The officer will work closely with the Head of Education Policy, SEPA Chairs, and other leads to advance SEPA’s aims in three priority areas: investment in science education, influencing curriculum and assessment reform, and building on SEPA’s successes. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, coordinating with organisations, engaging stakeholders, drafting communications and publications, and supporting SEPA events.

This role involves supporting a partnership of five organisations focused on policy related to science teaching and learning, primarily in primary and secondary schools in England. Suitable candidates may include: a primary science lead or secondary science teacher seeking to transition out of the classroom; a science education professional returning after a career break; or someone with experience in education engagement, communications, or policy.

How to apply

Create a free account on the RSB website, submit a CV (2 pages), and complete all application questions, including examples of your relevant experience and reasons for applying. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday, 11 May 2025. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 2 June 2025.

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