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Examiner - GCSE Business (2017 Specification)

Pearson

London

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GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Examiner for GCSE Business (2017 Specification) to mark candidates' responses using a predefined mark scheme while adhering to examination procedures. This role is entry-level and requires substantial subject knowledge along with an academic background in the relevant qualification. The examiner will work during the marking period from May to July, marking primarily onscreen.

Qualifications

One academic year's teaching experience within the last 8 years.
Relevant qualifications and subject expertise.

Responsibilities

Mark responses in accordance with the mark scheme.
Submit samples to Team Leader at designated times.
Complete administration as specified.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Meeting deadlines

High subject knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Examiner - GCSE Business (2017 Specification)

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A GCSE Business (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.

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For Summer 2024 examinations we have limited contracts for Business, so please do apply for Economics as well if you have this experience. Please apply for Economics here:

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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Welcome to Pearson, the world's leading learning company. We have a simple mission: to help people make more of their lives through learning. 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.

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