Examiner - GCSE - Psychology (2017 Specification)

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a GCSE Psychology Examiner to mark candidates’ responses according to a predefined mark scheme. This role allows for remote marking, with key responsibilities including ensuring accurate and consistent marking while adhering to milestones and administrative requirements. Applicants must have teaching or lecturing experience and a relevant degree, with a strong subject knowledge being essential.

Qualifications

• One academic year's worth of teaching or lecturing experience within the last 8 years in a relevant subject.
• Qualified teacher status.
• Consideration for applicants with psychology degrees and teaching experience in different subjects.

Responsibilities

• Mark candidates’ responses according to the mark scheme.
• Submit samples to the Team Leader at designated times.
• Complete all necessary administration as specified.
• Ensure accurate and consistent marking.

Skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

High level of subject knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

A GCSE Psychology (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.

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
• You will be a qualified teacher
• We will consider applicants who have a psychology degree, but their teaching experience is in a different subject

OR

Lecturing Experience

• You will have one academic year's worth of Lecturing experience
• a. within the last 8 years
• b. within the relevant 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.

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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