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Examiner (Newly Qualified Teacher) - GCE A Level - Politics

Pearson

Greater London

Remote

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Part time

30+ days ago

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Join a leading learning company as a GCE Politics Examiner, where your expertise will help shape the future of education. In this role, you'll mark candidates' responses, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards, while working under the guidance of a supportive team. The position allows for flexibility, with the option to mark from home using ePEN, and requires a strong subject knowledge to apply the mark scheme effectively. This opportunity not only enhances your teaching credentials but also contributes to a mission of educational excellence and inclusivity. If you're passionate about education and ready to make a difference, this role is for you.

You will need a degree or equivalent and be a qualified teacher.
A high level of subject knowledge is necessary for marking.

Mark candidates' responses accurately and consistently.
Submit samples to the Team Leader at designated times.

Ability to work under pressure

Meeting deadlines

High level of subject knowledge

Degree or equivalent

Qualified teacher status

NQT year of teaching GCE A Level Politics

ePEN

A GCE Politics (2017 Specification) Examiner marks 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, 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

Experience/Qualifications Needed

You will have a degree or equivalent
You will be a qualified teacher
You will be in your NQT year of teaching GCE A Level Politics.

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

Additional Information

The marking period is between May - July.
The training required to mark as an examiner will take place between May and June.

About Pearson

Welcome to Pearson, the world's leading learning company. We have a simple mission: to help people make more of their lives through learning. 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.

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.

Application Information

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

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