Examiner - BTEC Next Generation

TN United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking BTEC Examiners across various sectors, including Animal Care, Business, and Health and Social Care. This role involves marking candidates’ responses in accordance with a pre-defined mark scheme, ensuring high standards are maintained. Examiners can work from home using ePEN for most subjects, making this a flexible opportunity. The ideal candidates will possess a degree, qualified teacher status, and relevant teaching experience. Join a company that values diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to sustainable practices in education.

Qualifications

• One academic year's worth of teaching experience in the relevant subject.
• High level of subject knowledge to apply the mark scheme.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching Experience

Subject Knowledge

Time Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

ePEN

Job description

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We are recruiting BTEC Examiners for the following sectors:

• Animal Care
• Applied Science
• Business
• Construction
• CPLD
• 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

• One academic year's worth of teaching experience within the last 8 years in the relevant subject and level since qualifying as a teacher
• A degree or equivalent
• Qualified teacher status
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to meet deadlines
• High level of subject knowledge to apply the mark scheme

About Pearson

We value 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, and respect is the norm. We believe diversity and inclusion make us more innovative and vibrant. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. We provide content, assessment, and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments, and partners globally. We are the UK's largest awarding body, offering qualifications that are globally recognized and benchmarked, rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.