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

TN United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking newly qualified teachers to join as Examiners for GCSE History. This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the assessment cycle while marking candidates' responses according to a predefined mark scheme. As an Examiner, you will work from home using ePEN for most subjects, ensuring that all marking is accurate and timely. This position not only enhances your professional skills but also contributes to educational excellence within a diverse and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about education and looking to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• You will have a degree or equivalent.
• You will be a qualified teacher in your NQT year.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High level of subject knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Degree or equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

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Client:

Pearson

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

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

Reference: Ex/GCSE/History NQT

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.

We are also recruiting for:

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.

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.