Associate Tutor – NEA Marking - Remote

Learndirect ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Learndirect Ltd is seeking associate tutors to mark non-examined assessments (NEAs) for distance learners, working from home in the UK. You will mark NEAs for specified subjects and provide clear feedback while adhering to awarding body rules and submission deadlines.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and teaching qualification, have recent NEA marking experience, and can work independently with reliable internet access. DBS clearance is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Must hold degree in specialist subject.
• Must have a recognised teaching qualification (QTS/PGCE/Cert Ed or equivalent).
• Recent experience teaching and marking NEA for applicable specs.
• Strong understanding of assessment objectives and mark schemes.
• Reliable, organised and able to meet deadlines while working independently.
• Proficient with online systems and a reliable internet connection.
• DBS certificate required.
• Experience as examiner or moderator for AQA or WJEC Eduqas.
• Experience teaching adult or distance learners.

Responsibilities

• Mark learners' NEAs accurately and consistently against awarding body criteria.
• Provide clear, constructive written feedback to learners.
• Follow JCQ and awarding body rules on authentication, malpractice and AI use.
• Complete marking within agreed turnaround times, especially before deadlines.
• Take part in internal standardisation and quality assurance for moderation.
• Keep accurate records in our online systems.

Skills

Reliability

Organisation

Deadline-driven

Independent working

Education

Degree in subject

Teaching qualification

DBS certificate

Examiner/moderator experience

Adult/distance learner experience

Tools

Online systems

Job description

English Language, English Literature and Film Studies

Are you an experienced English or Film Studies teacher who enjoys marking coursework? learndirect is looking for associate tutors to mark non-examined assessments (NEAs) for our distance learners, working from home and fitting the work around your other commitments.

We're recruiting for each of the subjects below. You don't need to cover all of them.

The subjects

• AQA A Level English Language: the NEA language investigation and original writing with commentary
• AQA A Level English Literature: the NEA independent critical study
• WJEC Eduqas GCSE Film Studies: the NEA production
• WJEC Eduqas A Level Film Studies: the NEA production

What you'll do

• mark learners' NEAs accurately and consistently against the awarding body's assessment objectives and mark schemes
• give clear, constructive written feedback that helps learners understand their marks
• follow JCQ and awarding body rules on authentication, malpractice and the use of AI
• complete marking within agreed turnaround times, especially during busy periods ahead of submission deadlines
• take part in internal standardisation and quality assurance so marks hold up at moderation
• keep accurate records in our online systems

About you

• a degree in your specialist subject
• a recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent)
• recent experience teaching and marking NEA for the specification(s) you're applying for
• a thorough understanding of the relevant assessment objectives and mark schemes
• reliable, organised and able to meet deadlines while working independently
• confident with online systems, with your own computer and a reliable internet connection
• a valid and current DBS certificate
• experience as an examiner or moderator for AQA or WJEC Eduqas
• experience teaching adult or distance learners

What we offer

• fully remote, flexible work that you can fit around teaching or other commitments
• support and standardisation from our faculty team

This is a remote role, but you must live in England and already have the right to work in the UK. You must also hold a valid and current DBS certificate. We're unable to offer visa sponsorship.