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BTEC Nationals - Landbased (Agriculture, Countryside management, Horticulture, Forestry and Arboriculture) - Content Author, London

Client: Pearson

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b45ec0243539

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Welcome to Elevate

As we continue to transition to a digital environment, we know that it’s essential to revisit and update our approaches to assessment delivery. Our aim is to create a more modern assessment delivery system that sets us up for the future, supports our Senior Associates better in their role by building associate capacity across the system, further supports our customers, and delivers the best outcomes for learners.

As part of a programme of modernisation, we are updating our senior associate roles and responsibilities across our qualifications. We invite you to apply for one of these roles.

About Pearson

At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we continually re-examine how people learn best. We are bold thinkers and innovators, motivating each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires. By pushing the boundaries of technology and each other, we create seeds of learning that become catalysts for global and personal innovations. We are the UK's largest awarding body, offering qualifications that are recognized and benchmarked worldwide, rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.

Purpose

The Content Author produces error-free, factually accurate assessments aligned with the subject specification. Core Services and Expectations include:

• Maintaining professional integrity and representing Pearson positively.
• Reading all policies and guidance prior to activities.
• Respecting confidentiality of centres and learners.
• Attending relevant meetings and training.
• Adhering to deadlines and ensuring quality work.
• Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion professionally.
• Having suitable personal IT equipment and secure email.
• Timely communication with Pearson and centres.
• Reporting malpractice, maladministration, or safeguarding issues.

Role Specific Services and Expectations

Additional responsibilities include:

• Ensuring assessment materials comply with policies, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion guidelines.
• Producing high-quality, comprehensive, and appropriate assessment materials.
• Advising on subject-specific matters and providing feedback.
• Adhering to production schedules and keeping Pearson informed of availability.
• Ensuring assessment materials meet specified levels of demand and are clear, error-free, and appropriately sourced.
• Reviewing, updating, and signing off assessment materials throughout production.
• Providing feedback and attending sign-off meetings.

Experience and Qualifications required:

Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of the content area, assessments, and curriculum development.
• Ability to coordinate training and lead quality assurance activities.

Qualifications:

• Relevant teaching experience in the subject area within the last 8 years.
• Extensive knowledge of Pearson assessments and standards within the last 5 years.
• A UK-recognized teaching qualification.

Note: Pearson may request proof of qualifications upon successful application.

Application Information

Opportunities are available for teaching professionals to join our teams as examiners, moderators, and verifiers.