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

Pearson PLC; Manchester; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson PLC in Manchester is seeking examiners to mark accurately and consistently to ensure standards are maintained. You will submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times and ensure milestones for marking are met, while completing all required administration.

The role requires one academic year's teaching experience within the last eight years, a degree or equivalent, and that you are a qualified teacher. Competencies include working well under pressure and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• One academic year's teaching experience within the last eight years.
• Degree or equivalent is required.
• You must be a qualified teacher.
• Ability to apply the marking scheme with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Mark accurately and consistently to maintain overall standards.
• Submit samples to Team Leader at designated times.
• Ensure milestones for marking are adhered to.
• Complete all required administration as specified.

Skills

Working under pressure

Meet deadlines

Subject knowledge for mark schemes

Education

Degree or equivalent

Qualified teacher

Job description

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.

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