Examiner - GCE A Level - Economics A (2015 Specification)

Pearson; Greater London; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational organization as a GCE Economics Examiner. In this role, you will utilize your subject expertise to mark candidates' responses accurately and consistently, ensuring high standards are maintained. With flexible marking options available, including onscreen marking from home, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the educational assessment process. You will be part of a dedicated team, meeting deadlines and maintaining quality throughout the marking period from May to July. If you are passionate about education and possess the necessary qualifications, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent required, with teaching experience in relevant subject.
• Qualified teacher status is necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Mark candidates' responses accurately and consistently.
• Submit samples to Team Leader and adhere to marking milestones.

Skills

Subject Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Deadline Management

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

ePEN

Job description

A GCE Economics (New Specification) Examiner will mark 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:
  1. within the last 8 years
  2. within the relevant qualification and subject
• You will have a degree or equivalent
• You will be a qualified teacher

Or

Lecturer Experience / qualifications needed

• You will have a degree or equivalent
• You will have at least one year's full-time teaching experience at undergraduate level in the last 3 years.

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.