Examiner - GCE A Level - Psychology (2016 Specification)

Pearson; London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated GCE Psychology Examiners to join their team. This role involves marking candidates' responses based on a pre-defined mark scheme, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout the marking process. With the flexibility of marking from home using ePEN, you will contribute to maintaining high standards in education. Ideal candidates will possess a degree, relevant teaching or lecturing experience, and a strong subject knowledge in psychology. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusivity and offers a unique opportunity to impact students' academic journeys.

Qualifications

• One academic year's worth of teaching or lecturing experience required.
• High level of subject knowledge is necessary to apply the mark scheme.

Responsibilities

• Mark candidates' responses accurately and consistently.
• Submit samples to Team Leader and adhere to marking milestones.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Subject Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Deadline Management

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Tools

ePEN

Job description

Job Description

This job is with Pearson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

A GCE Psychology (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

Experience/ Qualifications Needed

• You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience:
• a. within the last 8 years
• b. within the relevant qualification and subject
• You will have a degree or equivalent
• You will be a qualified teacher
• We will consider applicants who have a psychology degree, but their teaching experience is in a different subject

OR

Lecturing Experience

• You will have one academic year's worth of lecturing experience
• a. within the last 8 years
• b. within the relevant 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.