Associate Tutor – Teaching Faculty - Remote

learndirect; England; Hybrid; GBP 5,500 - 8,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible freelance schedule

Support from faculty team

Job summary

Learndirect Ltd is seeking associate tutors to mark coursework for our distance learners, working remotely from England. You will support learners by providing clear feedback and ensuring adherence to awarding bodies' rules.

Applicants should hold a recognised teaching qualification and have recent marking experience for the relevant qualifications. This remote role offers flexible hours and requires reliable internet access along with a DBS certificate.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, Cert Ed, CAVA or equivalent)
• Recent experience marking for the specified qualifications
• Strong understanding of relevant assessment objectives
• Reliable, organised and able to meet deadlines while working independently
• Comfortable with online systems and with a personal computer and reliable internet
• Valid and current DBS certificate
• Experience teaching distance learners

Responsibilities

• Mark learners' assignments accurately and consistently against awarding body objectives
• Provide clear, constructive written feedback to help learners understand marks and improve
• Follow JCQ and awarding body rules on authentication, malpractice and AI usage
• Complete marking within agreed turnaround times, especially before deadlines
• Participate in internal standardisation and quality assurance for moderation stability
• Keep accurate records in our online systems

Skills

Teaching qualification

Experience marking coursework

Online systems

DBS certificate

Distance learners

Education

QTS/PGCE/Cert Ed/CAVA or equivalent

Tools

Online marking system

Job description

Associate Tutor – Teaching Faculty - Remote

learndirect |Remote (England) | Freelance, flexible | £varies on assignment

Are you an experienced teacher trainer who enjoys marking coursework? learndirect is looking for associate tutors to mark coursework and support learner queries 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, so apply for the one or more that match your expertise.

The subjects

• Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills)
• Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance
• Level 3 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

What you'll do

• mark learners' assignments accurately and consistently against the awarding body's assessment objectives
• give clear, constructive written feedback that helps learners understand their marks and how to develop their skills
• 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 recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, Cert Ed, CAVA or equivalent, as relevant to the qualification applied for)
• recent experience marking for the specification(s) you're applying for
• a thorough understanding of the relevant assessment objectives
• 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 teaching distance learners

What we offer

• £3.50 to £6 per marked assignment
• 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.