Examiner - International Advanced Level - Physics (2018 Specification) - Fully Remote

Pearson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an International Advanced Level Physics (2018 specification) Examiner. The role involves marking responses, following the predefined mark scheme, and adhering to examination procedures from remote locations.

Responsibilities include accurate marking, submitting samples to the Team Leader on schedule, meeting milestones, and handling required administration efficiently. The position offers fully remote work from Greater London, UK.

Qualifications

• You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience within the last 8 years.
• You will have a degree or equivalent.
• You will have a teaching qualification.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Subject knowledge

Deadline management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree or equivalent

Teaching qualification

Job description

This job is with Pearson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

An International Advanced Level Physics (2018 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 have a teaching qualification
• 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.

Please note that the 2018 specification units are as follow:

• WPH 11 - Mechanics and Materials
• WPH12 - Waves and Electricity
• WPH13 - Practical skills in Physics
• WPH14- Further Mechanics, Fields and Particles
• WPH15 - Thermodynamics, Radiation, Oscillations and Cosmology
• WPH16 - Practical Skills in Physics II

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.

Examiner - International Advanced Level - Physics (2018 specification) - Fully Remote Greater London, Greater London, United Kingdom