BTEC Higher Nationals - International Asia & Pacififc Trainer

Pearson; Greater London; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a BTEC Higher Nationals International Trainer to deliver online and face-to-face courses across Asia-Pacific. The freelance/contractual role requires up-to-date knowledge of Pearson qualifications, strong presentation skills, and the ability to work with internal teams to improve professional development programs.

International travel is expected and English delivery is essential. Applicants should be capable of using technology effectively, manage diverse delegates, and

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals International Specification.
• Able to train adult delegates effectively.
• Strong understanding of assessment principles.
• High subject knowledge for delivery.
• Teaching, admin, assessment or management experience in the subject.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Proficient with laptop, internet and MS PowerPoint; tech-enabled delivery.
• Able to manage the learning and development of diverse professionals.
• Positive attitude towards feedback and commitment to professional development.
• Represent Pearson professionally under contractual terms.
• Deliver training using Pearson-provided materials; maintain quality standards.
• Deliver sessions in English; other languages beneficial (Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic).

Responsibilities

• Deliver online and face-to-face courses across Asia and Pacific.
• Keep up to date with changes in education sector.
• Work with internal teams to improve professional development courses.
• Undertake international travel.
• Attend in-house briefings and client meetings to tailor delivery.
• Deliver training session per customer guidelines.
• Complete summary feedback forms for each session.
• Score session delegate feedback consistently.

Skills

Teaching / Training

Public speaking

Student engagement

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Experience with Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals International Specification

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals International Trainer

Please Note: This vacancy is for applicants who are currently based in the Asia and Pacific region. This includes countries such as Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Pacific Island nations (including Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and Tonga), among others. If you are based outside this region, please apply via the vacancy relevant to your location to ensure your application is considered by the appropriate recruitment team.

Role Summary

As a BTEC International Asia and Pacific Trainer you will be responsible for delivering online, and face to face courses in the Asia and Pacific areas.

BTEC Trainers are required to keep up to date with changes in the education sector and the latest developments in their subject area. There would also be a requirement to work with our internal support teams on the continual improvement of professional development courses. You will be required to undertake international travel.

Please note. This role is a freelance / contractual role.

As a Trainer you will be required to undertake/achieve the following:

Pre event Preparation:

• If required, attend in-house briefing provided by Pearson to develop an in-depth understanding of our courses and materials.
• Attend, if required, meetings with clients to understand their needs from any Pearson delivery
• Attend training sessions to develop technical skills necessary to deliver online events.
• Practice with resources to be fully confident and competent in their use.
• Complete Pearson's Global Content Standards Training, to ensure all training content development and delivery is compliant with these standards.

Delivery:

• Ensure that all objectives are met within the training session
• Present information in a way that is suited to the customer and environment.
• Use Ed Tech confidently within the training session.
• Deal appropriately with all customer queries in a professional manner
• Manage own time and travel arrangements. (All travel arrangements and expenses will be covered by Pearson)
• Deliver the agreed training session in line with guidelines from the customer and Pearson.

Feedback:

• Complete and submit a summary feedback form for every session delivered.
• Training session delegate feedback should be scored consistently within expectations.

Experience and qualifications required.

• You have experience of teaching a Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals International Specification
• You will have experience of delivering effective training to adult delegates
• A good understanding of the qualification and assessment principles
• You will have a high level of subject knowledge to deliver the training
• You will have teaching, administration, assessment or management experience in the relevant subject and level
• You will have strong presentation and communication skills
• You will have the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• You will be confident using a laptop, internet and Microsoft Powerpoint and should have demonstrable experience of using technology to support your training delivery
• You will be able to manage the learning and development of a range of teaching professionals who may bring to bear a range differing viewpoints
• You will have a positive attitude towards all forms of feedback
• You will be committed to your own professional development
• You will represent Pearson appropriately whilst delivering training according to our contractual terms and conditions
• You will be required to deliver using materials that Pearson has commissioned from you or provided by Pearson. The delivery of these materials should be consistent with the quality and standards required by Pearson.
• You will be required to deliver training sessions in English. You should be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English. The ability to deliver training in other languages may be beneficial IE Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic.

Knowledge

• Relevant qualification and assessment principles
• Subject knowledge
• Training knowledge

Skills

• Communication / Giving Presentations
• Leadership
• Influencing & facilitation
• Organisation
• Teamwork
• IT competent
• Customer Service
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Decision-making and judgment

Application Information

We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.

Closing date:

30 November 2026 at midnight