External Examiner - Computing & IT Programs

Kaplan; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaplan International Pathways seeks an External Examiner for Foundation Certificate and Pre-Master's in Computing, starting January 2027 at Nottingham Trent International College. You will participate in Assessment Boards, review grading ranges, assess drafts of exams, and provide feedback to enhance the student learning experience.

English fluency and relevant qualifications are essential. Experience in higher education teaching and a strong understanding of UK reference points for academic

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK sector reference points for maintaining academic standards.
• Experience in teaching and learning in higher education.
• Relevant academic or professional qualifications.
• Ability to design and operate diverse assessment tasks.

Responsibilities

• Participating in and endorsing Assessment Boards.
• Ensuring recommendations align with aims and curriculum and HE best practice.
• Reviewing grades and student work samples.
• Assessing and commenting on draft examination papers and marking schemes.
• Providing feedback to improve student learning experience.
• Submitting an annual report for each programme or module.

Skills

Fluency in English

HE teaching experience

Assessment and feedback

Education

Academic/professional qualifications

Job description

Kaplan International Pathways seeks an External Examiner for Foundation Certificate and Pre-Master's in Computing, starting January 2027 at Nottingham Trent International College. You will participate in Assessment Boards, review grading ranges, assess drafts of exams, and provide feedback to enhance the student learning experience.

English fluency and relevant qualifications are essential. Experience in higher education teaching and a strong understanding of UK reference points for academic