Examiner (Newly Qualified Teacher) - GCE A Level - Politics

Pearson; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK seeks a GCE Politics Examiner to mark responses in accordance with mark schemes. This role allows for remote marking, requiring a high level of subject knowledge and teaching experience. Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent and be in their NQT year for GCE A Level Politics.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent necessary to apply mark scheme.
• Qualified teacher status is a must.
• In your NQT year of teaching GCE A Level Politics.

Responsibilities

• Mark accurately and consistently to maintain standards.
• Submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times.
• Adhere to milestones for marking.

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

A GCE Politics (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
• You will be in your NQT year of teaching GCE A Level Politics.

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

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Application Information

We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.