Examiner - GCSE Mathematics

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

Job summary

A leading educational company is seeking a part-time GCSE Mathematics Examiner to mark candidates’ responses according to pre-defined schemes. The role, primarily home-based, requires teaching experience and significant subject knowledge. Responsibilities include accurate marking, submission of samples, and meeting deadlines. Successful candidates will be trained and compensated with a daily rate, with a marking period from May to July. Additional preferences for marking are encouraged for early career roles.

Benefits

Training provided

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• One academic year's teaching experience within the last 8 years.
• Relevant qualification and subject experience since qualifying as a teacher.

Responsibilities

• Mark accurately and consistently to ensure standards are maintained.
• Submit samples to Team Leader at designated times.
• Ensure marking milestones are adhered to.
• Complete all necessary 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 Mathematics Examiner (2015 specification) 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.

We are also looking for:

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 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

• This role is part time; a standard allocation normally takes between 40-45 hours over a 2-3 period. As well as being paid a daily rate we provide training for all examiners. The role is primarily home based, however it might be necessary to attend some meetings throughout the year. The main marking period is between May and July.
• If you are interested in marking C3 or C4 please list C1, C2 (or both) as additional preferences. You will only be eligible to mark AS Core Mathematics in your first year of work.

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.