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

Pearson; Greater London; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a GCE Music Technology Examiner, where your expertise in music education will shine. You'll be responsible for marking candidates' responses using a predefined mark scheme, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout the process. The role offers flexibility as most marking can be done from home using ePEN, while a few subjects may require traditional paper marking. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive environment, this position allows you to contribute significantly to the educational assessment landscape. If you have a passion for music and education, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference!

Qualifications

• One academic year's teaching experience within the last 8 years.
• Degree or equivalent and qualified teacher status required.

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

Meeting Deadlines

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

ePEN

Job description

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

1. To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained
2. To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times
3. To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to
4. To ensure all administration is completed as specified

Experience/qualifications needed

1. You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience:
   1. a. within the last 8 years
   2. b. within the relevant qualification and subject
2. You will have a degree or equivalent
3. You will be a qualified teacher

Competencies required

1. You will have the ability to work well under pressure
2. You will have the ability to meet deadlines
3. You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme

Additional information

1. The marking period is between May - July.
2. The training required to mark as an examiner will take place between May and June.