Examiner (Newly Qualified Teacher) - GCSE - History (2016 Specification)

Pearson; Greater London; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Examiners for GCSE History, perfect for newly qualified teachers eager to enhance their assessment skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the assessment cycle while marking candidates' responses according to a predefined mark scheme. You will work primarily from home using ePEN, ensuring flexibility while maintaining high standards. With the marking period from May to July, you will be trained to excel in this role. If you're passionate about education and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• You will have a degree or equivalent and be a qualified teacher.
• You will be in your NQT year of teaching GCSE History.

Responsibilities

• Mark accurately and consistently to maintain overall standards.
• Submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times.

Skills

Subject Knowledge

Time Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

ePEN

Job description

Pearson are now accepting applications for Examiners from newly qualified teachers (NQTs), as well as experienced teachers.

As a NQT, working as an Examiner will provide you with an excellent opportunity to enhance your knowledge of the assessment cycle and will increase your familiarity with the new specification.

A GCSE History (2016 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 GCSE History.

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.