Examiner - GCE A Level - Business Studies (2016 Specification)

Pearson; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK is seeking a GCE Business Studies Examiner to mark candidate responses during the May-July marking period. Candidates should possess teaching experience and a relevant degree. Marking can be done remotely using ePEN or through traditional methods. The role requires strong subject knowledge and the ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience within the last 8 years in the relevant qualification and subject.

Responsibilities

• Mark accurately and consistently to maintain overall standards.
• Submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times.
• Ensure milestones for marking are adhered to.
• Complete all administration as specified.

Skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

High level of subject knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

A GCE Business Studies 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.

We are also looking for:

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
• within the last 8 years
• within the relevant qualification and subject
• You will have a degree or equivalent

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

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