External Examiner/BTEC Higher Nationals Automotive Engineering

Pearson; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational organization as an External Examiner for BTEC Higher Nationals in Automotive Engineering. This role is crucial in ensuring national standards are met and upheld across various centres. You will engage in sampling assessed student work, provide developmental support, and produce insightful reports on outcomes. This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with a deep understanding of BTEC qualifications. If you're passionate about education and quality assurance, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of BTEC Higher National qualifications delivery.
• Participation in annual online training and standardisation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor centres’ compliance with quality assurance expectations.
• Produce reports on sampling outcomes and provide support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

IT Skills

Customer-Focused Approach

Deadline Management

Education

Level 6 Qualification

Full and Relevant Competence Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

External Examiner/BTEC Higher Nationals Automotive Engineering

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Purpose of this Role

Affirm national standards have been achieved and upheld

External Examiner (EE)

BTEC Higher Nationals

Purpose of this Role

Affirm national standards have been achieved and upheld

Monitor through external examiner sampling and visit activities, centres’ compliance with Pearson quality assurance expectations for RQF BTEC Higher National programmes

Support centres during the sampling process

Support centres in the delivery of BTEC Higher National programmes to national standards

Key Accountabilities

Covering a defined range of programmes within a sector, the External Examiner (EE) will:

Undertake sampling of assessed student work within defined parameters and rules to establish that centres are assessing learning outcomes in accordance with Pearson standards for its Higher National qualifications

Provide sampling-related support and development to centres

Produce reports for centres and Pearson on the sampling undertaken, outcomes reached, and support provided

Apply appropriate sanctions in consultation with the team leader where it is deemed assessment outcomes are not consistent with the published national standards being met

Produce targeted actions for centres to assist with remedial actions where national standards are not being upheld

Support centres to understand and implement identified actions

Facilitate the Senior External Examiner (SEE) in sourcing materials for training and standardisation

Report back to Pearson and centres following EE activity within agreed service-level agreements

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the work of Technical and Professional Assessment in relation to this role

Essential:

Previous Experience:

Deep understanding of delivering and assessing BTEC Higher National qualifications in the subject area. Recent experience with HN development, delivery or assessment is preferrable

Hold a qualification at least at Level 6 and a full and relevant competence qualification for working in the sector

Participation annually in online training and standardisation and successful completion of the set standardisation activity

Desirable:

Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the sector

A willingness to use technology-based approaches to communication and centre support

Essential:

Skills and Knowledge

Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills

Good working knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role

A customer-focused approach

The need to meet deadlines

Develop and monitor clear action plans

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable:

Word processing and intermediate Excel skills

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 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.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education

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