Head of Programme Development & Scale-up

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Head of Programme Development & Scale-up (11 month maternity cover, secondment considered)

Central London (with hybrid working)

About Us

The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.

We do this by supporting schools, colleges, and nurseries to improve teaching and learning through better use of evidence. We generate research evidence on effective practice in supporting learning outcomes and narrowing the socioeconomic attainment gap, and we work with education professionals to ensure this evidence is applied to achieve the maximum possible benefit for children and young people.

The EEFs reach and impact has been tremendous: the English education system is now one of the most evidence-informed in the world. Over half of state primary and secondary schools have taken part in an EEF-funded trial, and 70% of all school leaders use the Teaching and Learning Toolkit to inform their decision-making.

We are now looking for a Head of Programme Development & Scale-up to join us on a full-time basis, for an 11-month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave (with an ideal start date 27th October 2025), with secondments considered.

The Benefits

This is an inspiring opportunity for a leader with strong programme design and evaluation experience to join our evidence-led and mission-driven organisation.

Youll have the chance to lead the development and scale-up of some of the UKs most promising education interventions, making a measurable difference in the lives of children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Whats more, with hybrid working, generous benefits, and a high-performing, collaborative culture, youll be empowered to shape strategy, guide innovation, and strengthen the sectors ability to use research and evidence for lasting educational impact.

The Role

As our Head of Programme Development & Scale-up, you will drive the development, evaluation, and strategic scaling of evidence-informed education programmes that help close the attainment gap.

Leading a cross-functional team, you will oversee a portfolio of early-stage programme development and pilot evaluations, ensuring alignment with our research agenda and wider organisational goals.

Youll guide the selection and structuring of promising interventions, oversee risk and quality management, and co-ordinate with other teams to support strong programme design and impactful research.

Additionally, You Will

About You

To be considered as our Head of Programme Development & Scale-up, you will need:

All EEF staff are subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).?The level shall be a Basic level check.?

Application Close: 28th July 2025

First Round Interviews: 6th August 2025

Second Round Interviews: 13th August 2025

Other organisations may call this role Programme Development Lead, Strategic Programme Development Lead, Head of Programme Design, Senior Programme Strategy and Evaluation Lead, or Head of Education Programme Development.

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Location:
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management & Operations

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