Examiner- GCSE - Japanese

Pearson; Greater London; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mark from home

Job summary

Pearson is seeking GCSE Japanese Examiners who will mark candidates' responses using the standard mark scheme. Most marking is done onscreen from home, with some papers still sent for traditional marking.

A high level of subject knowledge is essential, and examiners receive an agreed allocation of scripts. Responsibilities include accurate marking, submitting samples to the Team Leader, meeting milestones, and completing necessary administration.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent required.
• Qualified teacher status (UK or overseas) required.
• Recent UK-based teaching or assessment experience relevant to the subject preferred.
• Experience with UK exam boards acceptable if no teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Mark candidates' responses accurately and consistently according to the mark scheme.
• Submit sample work to your Team Leader at designated times.
• Ensure marking milestones are adhered to.
• Complete all required administration as specified.

Skills

Pressure handling

Deadline driven

Subject knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Qualified teacher status (UK/overseas)

Job description

A GCSE Japanese 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 a degree or equivalent

• You will be a qualified teacher. We will accept qualifications obtained in the UK and overseas

• You will hold a minimum of 5 months part time teaching experience of the relevant qualification and subject, within the last 10 years. This experience must be obtained within the UK

• We will consider applicants who do not have teaching experience but who have assessment experience with a recognised UK exam board, within the last 5 years. This assessment experience must be relevant to the qualification and subject being applied for.

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.

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