Examiner (New Specifications) - GCE A Level - French (2016 Specification) - Fully Remote

Pearson; Greater London; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a GCE A Level French Examiner to mark scripts remotely under the new specifications. Most marking is on-screen via ePEN from home; a few subjects are still marked on paper scripts posted to markers.

Responsibilities include marking accurately and consistently, submitting samples to the Team Leader at designated times, and ensuring marking milestones and administrative tasks are completed. Expression of Interest process is described.

Qualifications

• You will have one academic year's teaching experience within the last eight years in the relevant subject.
• You will have a degree or equivalent and be a qualified teacher.
• You will be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

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

Ability to work under pressure

Deadline driven

Subject knowledge in French

Education

Degree or equivalent

Qualified teacher

One academic year's teaching experience in relevant subject (last 8 years)

Job description

Examiner (New Specifications) - GCE A Level - French (2016 Specification) - Fully Remote

A GCE French 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.

Existing AAs

Please note, if you have marked GCE French for Pearson in the last two years, and you are interested in marking the new specification, then please complete the short form below:

Expression of Interest - New Specifications

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
• 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.