Examiner - Psychology

Pearson Plc; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A major educational services company based in the UK seeks an NQT Examiner for GCSE Psychology. The role involves accurately marking exam scripts, ensuring adherence to marking standards and deadlines. Applicants should be completing their NQT year and possess a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. The benchmark marking period runs from May to July, with training provided in May and June. This position can be done remotely and requires high subject knowledge to apply marking schemes effectively.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Training support

Qualifications

• Currently completing NQT year in relevant qualification and subject.
• Consideration for applicants with psychology degree but teaching in a different subject.

Responsibilities

• Mark accurately and consistently to maintain standards.
• Submit samples to Team Leader at designated times.
• Adhere to marking milestones and complete specified administration.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

High level of subject knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Qualified teacher (NQT)

Job description

A GCE Psychology NQT 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 now accepting NQTs for this vacancy.

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 be currently completing your NQT year:
• a. within the relevant qualification and subject
• You will have a degree or equivalent
• You will be a qualified teacher (NQT)
• We will consider applicants who have a psychology degree, but their teaching experience is in a different subject

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.

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.