Examiner - Gce A Level - Psychology (2016 Specification) - Fully Remote

Pearson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Examiner for GCSE - Psychology to mark responses from home. The role involves adhering to the official mark scheme, submitting samples to the Team Leader on schedule, and meeting marking milestones.

The examiner will work remotely within the UK and may mark papers using ePEN or traditional paper scripts where required. Experience in teaching or lecturing Psychology and a degree or equivalent is expected.

Qualifications

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

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.

Job description

This job is with Pearson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. 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.

We are also looking for:

Examiner - GCSE - Psychology

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
• 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.

About Pearson

We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.

Examiner - GCE A Level - Psychology (2016 Specification) - Fully Remote Greater London, Greater London, United Kingdom