Assistant Statistician - B2

This post sits within the team responsible for statistics on school attainment and leaver destinations. The post-holder will report to the C1 Statistician team leader and will be supported by other statisticians in the unit and the Senior Statistician unit head.

This post will lead on the analysis and publication of statistics on initial leaver destinations and attainment and follow-up leaver destinations.

These statistics form an integral part of the National Improvement Framework, informing 7 of the 16 key measures which are used to monitor progress towards reducing the poverty-related attainment gap.

Availability during key delivery periods

This role supports the delivery of time-critical outputs with fixed deadlines. The post-holder will be required year round, but particular peak periods include November – February (SSAILD), May – June (FULD) and late July – Aug (Exam results). 

This post will lead on the analysis and publication of statistics on initial leaver destinations and attainment and follow-up leaver destinations. 
 

Working pattern

This role is a permanent level transfer position.

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B2 employees.

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Selection Process

All candidates will be invited to an informal discussion with the Hiring Manager. 

Informal discussion dates tbc. 

Further Information

If you have specific questions about the role, please contact  [email protected] 

Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.