BTEC (RQF) Standards Verifier - Applied Psychology

Pearson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a BTEC Standards Verifier: Applied Psychology (SV) to undertake sampling of assessments and internal verification decisions across a range of programmes, ensuring compliance with national standards.

The role requires a psychology degree, at least one year of teaching experience in a psychology-related subject, and a commitment to quality assurance. Training and development are provided by Pearson.

Qualifications

• A degree in psychology related field.
• Commitment to quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake sampling of learner work to verify national standards.
• Provide sampling-related support and development to centres.
• Produce reports on sampling outcomes and actions.
• Apply sanctions where standards are not met.
• Develop targeted actions for centres to improve standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

We are looking to recruit and train BTEC practitioners for the below role;

- BTEC Standards Verifier: Applied Psychology (SV) _._

To undertake sampling of assessment and internal verification decisions for units from a range of programmes within a Principal Subject Area (PSA) in order to confirm that national standards have been achieved and upheld across centres.

Responsibilities

• Undertake sampling of learner work within defined parameters and rules to establish that assessment outcomes and internal verification processes meet national standards.
• Provide sampling-related support and development to centres.
• Produce reports for centres and Pearson on: the sampling undertaken, outcomes reached and support provided.
• Apply appropriate sanctions where it is deemed that flawed assessment or internal verification decisions or processes mean that national standards are not met.
• Produce targeted actions for centres to assist with remedial action where national standards are not being upheld.
• Support centres to understand and implement identified actions.
• Report back to Pearson and centres following SV activity as per service-level agreements.
• Provide source materials for the standardisation of centre assessors, internal verifiers and lead internal verifiers as requested.
• Carry out any other tasks assigned to you by Pearson.

Experience/qualifications needed

• A degree in a Psychology related degree
• A commitment to quality assurance.
• Good working knowledge of the BTEC specifications for the subject area you will specialise in.
• You will hold a minimum of one year's full time teaching experience in a Psychology related subject.

Competencies required

• Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills.
• A good working knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role.
• A customer-focused approach.
• The ability to meet deadlines.
• Develop and monitor clear action plans.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Training

You will be required to attend an online standardisation event which is expected to run on 11th January 2020. If your application is successful, the Associate Training and Events team will be in touch with you with full details.

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.

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