Examiner - GCSE - Psychology (2017 Specification)

Pearson; Greater London; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated GCSE Psychology Examiners to ensure the integrity of examination standards. This role involves marking candidates' responses with precision, utilizing both onscreen and traditional methods. The position requires a high level of subject knowledge and the ability to manage deadlines effectively. Ideal candidates will possess teaching or lecturing experience in psychology or a related field, along with a degree or equivalent qualification. If you are passionate about education and assessment, this opportunity allows you to contribute significantly during the marking period from May to July, all while working flexibly from home.

Qualifications

• One academic year's worth of teaching or lecturing experience in relevant subject.
• Must have a degree or equivalent and be a qualified teacher.

Responsibilities

• Mark candidates' responses accurately and consistently.
• Submit samples to Team Leader and adhere to marking milestones.

Skills

Subject Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Deadline Management

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

ePEN

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.