Examiner- GCE A Level - English Literature (2016 Specification)

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

Job summary

An educational services company is seeking a GCE English Literature Examiner to mark candidates' responses. The role requires marking accurately, adherence to administration protocols, and substantial subject knowledge. Candidates must have a degree and teaching qualifications, with at least one year of relevant teaching experience. This position offers flexible marking options, including remote work during the marking period from May to July.

Qualifications

• At least one year's full-time teaching experience in relevant subject within the last 12 years.

Responsibilities

• Mark accurately and consistently to maintain standards.
• Submit samples to Team Leader at designated times.
• Adhere to milestones for marking.
• Complete specified administration.

Skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

High level of subject knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Qualified teacher

Job description

Overview

A GCE English Literature (2016 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.

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

Qualifications needed

• You will have a degree or equivalent

• You will be a qualified teacher

Experience needed

You will have at least one year's full time teaching experience in the relevant subject and qualification, in the last 12 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

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