BTEC Tech Awards 2022 - Examiner (New Specifications)

Pearson; Greater London; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is recruiting BTEC Tech Awards Examiners in various subject areas for remote marking from home. Examiners will mark responses onscreen using ePEN or Learner Work Transfer and are expected to maintain high subject knowledge to apply the mark scheme.

Applicants should have at least one year of full-time teaching experience, a degree or equivalent, and be a qualified teacher. Opportunities exist across multiple subjects as part of Pearson’s assessment team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s full-time teaching experience in the relevant subject.
• A degree or equivalent.
• You will be a qualified teacher (QTS).

Responsibilities

• Mark candidates’ responses accurately and consistently.
• Submit samples to Team Leader at designated times.
• Ensure milestones for marking are met.
• Complete all required administration as specified.

Skills

Marking accuracy

Deadline management

Subject matter knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

BTEC Tech Awards - from 2022 Teaching (Reformed Specification)

Examiner will mark candidates’ responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to conditions of recognition and examination procedures. Most subjects will be marked onscreen using ePEN or Learner Work Transfer, which can be done from home. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.

We are currently recruiting for BTEC Tech awards Examiners in the following areas:

• Animal Care
• Art and Design
• Child development
• Construction
• Creative Digital Media
• Digital Information Technology
• Health and Social Care
• Enterprise
• Music Practice
• Performing Arts
• Sport
• Travel and Tourism

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.

Experience/Qualifications needed

• You will hold a minimum of one year’s full time teaching experience of the relevant subject.
• You will have a degree or equivalent.
• You will be a qualified teacher.

Competencies required

• You will have the ability to work well under pressure.
• You will have the ability to meet deadlines.
• You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme.

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.