Examiner - GCSE Astronomy (2017 Specification)

Pearson; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a GCSE Astronomy Examiner to accurately mark candidates' responses and ensure adherence to standards. The role requires a high level of subject knowledge and offers flexibility as most marking can be done from home. Applicants need a degree and relevant teaching experience.

Qualifications

• One academic year's teaching experience needed within the last 8 years.
• Relevant qualification and subject experience.

Responsibilities

• Mark accurately and consistently to ensure standards.
• Submit samples to Team Leader as required.
• Complete all specified administration.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

High level of subject knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

A GCSE Astronomy (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

• 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

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.

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