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

Pearson Plc; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global learning company is seeking a GCE Business Studies Examiner to mark candidates' responses according to a pre-defined mark scheme. The role offers flexibility, with some marking possible from home. Candidates should have teaching experience and a degree. Responsibilities include accurate marking and adhering to deadlines during the marking period from May to July.

Qualifications

• One academic year's worth of teaching experience within the last 8 years.
• Relevant qualification and subject knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Mark accurately and consistently to ensure standards are maintained.
• Submit samples to Team Leader at designated times.
• Ensure milestones for marking are adhered to.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

High level of subject knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Teaching experience within the relevant qualification

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

• Examiner - GCSE Business (2017 specification)
• Examiner - iAL Business Studies (2017 specification)
• Examiner - iGCSE Business Studies (2017 specification)
• Examiner - GCE A Level - Economics (2015 Specification)
• Examiner - GCE A Level Economics B (2016 specification)

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:
• a. within the last 8 years
• b. 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

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.