BTEC Nationals Examiner - Information Technology

Pearson; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organisation in the UK is currently recruiting Examiners for the BTEC Nationals qualification. This part-time role allows for remote work, where examiners mark candidates' responses according to a predefined mark scheme while maintaining consistency and adhering to standards. Candidates need teaching experience in BTEC or relevant subjects for at least one year, gained within the last eight years. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience must be for a minimum of 1 full year.
• Relevant teaching experience within the last 8 years is required.

Responsibilities

• Mark candidates' responses accurately and consistently.
• Submit samples to Team Leader at designated times.
• Adhere to marking milestones and complete required administration.

Skills

Experience of delivering BTEC

Teaching qualification

Knowledge of GCE, iAL or Applied GCE

Job description

We are currently recruiting Examiners for the BTEC Nationals (Level 3) qualification. This is a part time role which will be completed at home, and in your own time.

Purpose

A BTEC Nationals Examiner marks candidates’ responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to the Code of Practice and examination procedures. Most subjects will be marked onscreen using ePEN, which can be done from home. A few subjects are still marked in the traditional method, using paper scripts sent through the post. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.

Responsibilities

• To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained.
• To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times.
• To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to.
• To ensure all administration is completed as specified.

Requirements

To be considered for this role applicants must have:

• Experience of delivering BTEC in a relevant sector at this level, or a teaching qualification and GCE, iAL or Applied GCE teaching experience in the relevant subject.
• Teaching / BTEC delivery experience must be for a minimum of 1 full year.
• Teaching / BTEC delivery experience must be within the last 8 years.

IT

• Unit1: Information Technology Systems
• Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information
• Unit 11: Cyber Security and Incident Management
• Unit 14: IT Service Delivery

About Pearson

We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.

Application Information

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