Examiner - GCE A Level History of Art (2017 Specification)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a GCE History of Art Examiner to evaluate candidates' responses with precision and adherence to standards. This role allows for flexibility, as marking can be done from home using the ePEN system. You will be responsible for ensuring that all scripts are marked accurately, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high standards throughout the marking period from May to July. If you possess a strong subject knowledge and the ability to work under pressure, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the educational assessment process.

Qualifications

• One academic year of teaching experience within the last 8 years.
• A degree or equivalent qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Mark candidates' responses accurately and consistently.
• Submit samples to Team Leader at designated times.

Skills

Subject Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Deadline Management

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Tools

ePEN

Job description

A GCE History of Art (2017 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

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

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.