Examiner - GCSE Urdu (2017 Specification)

Pearson; Greater London; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking Urdu GCSE (2017 Specification) Examiners in the UK. Most marking occurs onscreen via ePEN and can be done from home, with some subjects still marked on paper scripts posted to exam centers.

A high level of subject knowledge is essential to apply the mark scheme and ensure accurate results. You will mark consistently, submit samples to your Team Leader at set times, and ensure marking milestones and administrative tasks are completed.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Qualified teacher status recognised in the UK or overseas.
• Minimum 5 months part-time teaching experience of the relevant qualification within the last 10 years in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Mark accurately and consistently to maintain standards.
• Submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times.
• Meet marking milestones and complete all administration as specified.

Skills

Attention to detail

Meet deadlines

Subject knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Qualified teacher (UK/overseas)

Tools

ePEN

Job description

A GCSE Urdu (2017 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 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.

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