Examiner - GCE A Level Politics (2017 specification).

Pearson; Greater London; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education organization in the UK is seeking an Examiner for GCE Politics. The role involves marking candidates’ responses and ensuring standards are maintained. Applicants must have a degree in Politics or equivalent teaching experience. A strong subject knowledge and the ability to work under pressure are essential. The marking period is from May to July, with training in May and June.

Qualifications

• One academic year's worth of teaching experience within the last 8 years in the relevant subject.
• At least one year teaching experience at undergraduate level within the last 3 years.

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.
• Complete all administration as specified.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Meeting deadlines

High level of subject knowledge

Education

Degree in Politics or qualified teacher

Degree or equivalent

Job description

A GCE Politics (2017 Specification) Examiner marks 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
• Within the relevant qualification subject
• You will have a degree in Politics or be a qualified teacher

Lecturer Experience / qualifications needed

• You will have a degree or equivalent
• You will have at least one years 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 deadlinesYou 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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