Examiner - International Advanced Level - History (2016 specification) - Fully Remote

Pearson; Liverpool; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is hiring an Examiner for International Advanced Level History (2016 specification) with remote marking options. The role involves marking scripts, using ePEN where applicable, and occasional paper scripts by post. A high level of subject knowledge and teaching background are essential.

Training occurs May–June, with responsibilities throughout the marking period. The position is permanent, full-time, with a focus on quality and adherence to the mark scheme, and offers remote working

Qualifications

• One academic year's worth of teaching experience within the last 8 years.
• Experience in the relevant qualification subject.
• Since qualifying as a teacher.

Responsibilities

• To mark accurately and consistently to maintain overall standards.
• To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times.
• To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to.
• To complete all required administration as specified.

Skills

Teaching experience

Subject knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Examiner - International Advanced Level - History (2016 specification) - Fully Remote

Employer:

Pearson

Location:

Liverpool,

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

04/11/2026

About this job

An International Advanced Level History (New 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 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

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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