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Help improve the mental health and wellbeing of everyone working in education.

Education Support is the UK charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff. Through our research, services and policy influencing, we work to ensure the education workforce thrives, so that pupils and students can thrive too.

We are now looking for an experienced Research Manager to lead research that shapes national understanding of workforce wellbeing and underpins our influencing and service development.

As our Research Manager, you will play a central role in building robust evidence on the mental health and wellbeing of the education workforce. This is a highly influential position that combines intellectual leadership, hands-on research delivery, and strategic collaboration across the organisation and wider sector.

You will:

· Lead and manage significant research projects, including our flagship Teacher Wellbeing Index

· Work with academic partners, sector bodies and policy experts

· Keep the organisation at the forefront of emerging evidence

· Contribute to reports, briefings and thought-leadership content

· Line-manage and support our Research Assistant

· Ensure our research is rigorous, trusted and aligned with our strategic objectives

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to use research to create meaningful, real-world impact. You work will shape how we influence policy debates, and support education staff.

Closing date is 13 April 2026 at 9am
Interviews will be held week commencing 20 April 2026