Examiner - BTEC Next Generation

Pearson; Greater London; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking BTEC Examiners across various sectors, including Animal Care, Business, and Engineering. In this role, you will mark candidates' responses in line with a pre-defined mark scheme, ensuring high standards are maintained. With the flexibility to work from home using ePEN, you will contribute to the educational success of learners while adhering to examination procedures. This position offers an opportunity to engage with diverse subjects and make a significant impact on students' educational journeys. If you are a qualified teacher with a passion for education and a strong subject knowledge, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with one academic year's teaching experience in the relevant subject.
• High level of subject knowledge to apply the mark scheme effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Subject Knowledge

Teaching Experience

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Deadline Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Relevant Subject Degree

Tools

ePEN

Job description

We are recruiting BTEC Examiners for the following sectors:

Animal Care

Applied Science

Business

Construction

CPLD

Engineering

Equine Studies

Health and Social Care

Hospitality

Media

Music

Performing Arts

Public Services

Travel & Tourism.

We are also actively recruiting BTEC Examiners across sectors who are able to verify in the medium of Welsh.

A BTEC Next Generation 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

Experience/Qualifications Needed

• You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience:
  1. within the last 8 years
  2. within the relevant subject and level
  3. since qualifying as a teacher
• 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.