Examiner - GCE A Level - Music Technology (2017 Specification)

Pearson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational publisher in the City of London is seeking an Examiner for GCE A Level Music Technology to mark candidates' responses according to the pre-defined mark scheme. The role requires a high level of subject knowledge and involves marking both onscreen and using paper scripts. Qualified teachers with relevant teaching experience are encouraged to apply. The marking period is scheduled between May and July.

Qualifications

• One academic year's worth of teaching experience within the last 8 years in the relevant qualification and subject.
• Qualified teacher status.
• You will be a qualified teacher.

Responsibilities

• Mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained.
• Submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times.
• Ensure milestones for marking are adhered to.
• To ensure all administration is completed as specified

Skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

Subject knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Qualified teacher

Job description

Examiner - GCE A Level - Music Technology (2017 Specification)

A GCE Music Technology (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: within the last 8 years and within the relevant qualification and subject
• You will have a degree or equivalent
• You will be a qualified teacher

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.

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