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

Pearson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking GCE Economics examiners to mark examination scripts during the marking period from May to July. You will need to possess a degree and teaching qualifications, with a strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. This role allows for remote marking, making it ideal for qualified teachers looking to contribute to educational assessment.

Qualifications

• One academic year's worth of teaching experience within the last 8 years in relevant qualification and subject.
• Qualified teacher status.
• Lecturer role requires at least one year of full-time undergraduate teaching experience within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Mark candidates' responses accurately and consistently.
• Submit samples to Team Leader at designated times.
• Ensure adherence to marking milestones.
• Complete all specified administration.

Skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

High level of subject knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

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: a. within the last 8 years b. 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 years 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.

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.