Research Lead

Nord Anglia Education; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international education organization is seeking a Research Lead in London. This hybrid role emphasizes impactful research across schools, collaboration with university partners, and the empowerment of teachers. The ideal candidate will have a strong teamwork orientation and a commercial mindset to contribute to growth. This position offers an opportunity to shape educational practices at a global level.

Qualifications

• Drive impactful research and deliver global projects.
• Collaborate with university partners and empower teachers.

Responsibilities

• Use data and insights to drive performance.
• Build strong relationships to execute plans.
• Work with the Education Research Team to inspire and engage.

Skills

Teamwork orientation

Commercial mindset

Strong communication skills

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Research Lead – Location: London Victoria (hybrid model, minimum 3 days in office). Nord Anglia Education is recruiting a Research Lead within the Education team in London HQ. Location: London Victoria. The role involves driving impactful research across our international family of schools, designing and delivering global research projects, collaborating with university partners, and empowering teachers through professional development. Bring expertise in EdTech, metacognition, and current educational research to produce high-quality publications and represent Nord Anglia at global conferences. Help shape future-ready learners and foster a culture of research-informed teaching.

Responsibilities

• Understand the importance of having a great plan, while remaining flexible to meet the organization’s needs.
• Use data and insights to drive performance and share learnings across the organization.
• Build strong relationships across Nord Anglia and beyond to execute plans.
• Work closely with the Education Research Team to establish expertise and credibility that inspires and engages our schools.
• Commit to lifelong learning and your own professional development.

Qualifications / The Successful Candidate Will Possess

• Strong teamwork orientation and collaboration.
• Commercial mindset with ability to contribute to growth.
• Driven and relationship-focused, delivering results to deadlines with excellence.
• Entrepreneurial, agile, and able to find better ways of doing things.
• Resilient and able to speak up as a trusted advisor.
• Humble and aware of strengths and areas for growth.
• Active listening and strong communication skills.

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation with 80+ schools across the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, educating over 90,000 students. We collaborate with institutions such as UNICEF, MIT, IMG Academy and Juilliard to stay at the forefront of educational thinking. We offer a culture that supports growth, autonomy, and a “Create your Future” mindset.

To Apply

Online applications should be via the Nord Anglia Education careers page and include a CV.

Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding

Nord Anglia Education is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We treat all colleagues fairly based on skills and qualifications, without discrimination. We value individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics. The company is committed to safeguarding standards in our schools and expects every employee to share this commitment.