Policy Officer – Secondary Education

National Education Union; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major educational trade union in London is seeking a Policy Officer for Secondary Education. The role involves policy preparation, conducting surveys, and supporting various assessments. The ideal candidate will engage on crucial issues surrounding secondary education, providing vital policy support. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary of £54,748 per annum. Join us in driving vital change in education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare policy statements and briefings.
• Conduct surveys and analyze data.
• Support in examinations and qualifications.

Job description

POLICY OFFICER – SECONDARY EDUCATION

Based in the NEU Head Office (London, WC1H 9BD)

Full-time, permanent

Commencing salary £54,748 per annum

The National Education Union is a powerful force for change in education, representing 500,000 teachers, lecturers, support staff, and leaders. As we undertake an extensive staffing review, this is an exciting time to join us on our journey to becoming a more agile, strategic, and powerfully coordinated trade union—ready to meet the challenges of the future and drive lasting change in education.

We are seeking an engaged and experienced individual to work on policy issues related to secondary education, including the workplace experiences and professional expertise of secondary and post-16 teachers and support staff, as well as the secondary curriculum and its assessment.

Working under the direction of, and assisting, the Senior Policy Managers in the Department, you will support the team in preparing policy statements, briefings, commentaries, and research papers, as well as conducting surveys, including analysis and report writing. You will provide policy support in other areas as required, for example, examinations and qualifications within this phase, and the needs of different lear...