Examiner - GCSE - German

Pearson; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK is seeking qualified teachers to join their team as GCSE German Examiners. Responsibilities include accurate marking of candidates' responses, ensuring standards are maintained, and completing administrative tasks. Applicants should have a relevant degree, qualified teaching status, and experience within the last eight years. The role allows for online marking due to the use of ePEN. This position is part of a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the educational assessment landscape.

Qualifications

• One academic year's worth of teaching experience within the last 8 years in the relevant subject.
• Experience since qualifying as a teacher.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Meeting deadlines

High subject knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Qualified teacher status

Job description

A GCSE German (2024 Specification and new 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.

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

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.

Application Information

We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.

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