Examiner - GCSE Design & Technology (2017 Specification)

Pearson; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a GCSE Design and Technology Examiner to mark materials during the exam period from May to July. The ideal candidate must have teaching experience, be a qualified teacher with a relevant degree, and possess strong subject knowledge. This role allows for marking from home using ePEN, ensuring high standards are maintained across submissions.

Qualifications

• One academic year's worth of teaching experience within the last 8 years in the relevant qualification subject.
• Must have qualified teacher status.
• Must have a degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained.
• Submit samples to Team Leader at designated times.
• Ensure marking milestones are adhered to.
• Complete all specified administration.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

High level of subject knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Qualified teacher status

Job description

A GCSE Design and Technology (2017 Specification) Examiner marks 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 recruiting for the following:

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 subject
  • c. since qualifying as a teacher
• You will have a degree or equivalent
• You will be a qualified teacher

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

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