External Examiner for Computing

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

External Examiner Foundation Certificate, Pre-Master's for Computing and International Year One in Computing at Nottingham Trent International College

Nottingham Trent International College, part of Kaplan International Pathways, is seeking an External Examiner Foundation Certificate (RQF 3 or SCQF 7), Pre-Master's for Computing and International Year One in Computing (FHEQ 4) programmes from January 2027.

Modules on the programme include:

• FC300 Extended Project
• FC306 Entrepreneurship
• FC309 Mathematics
• FC308 Information Technology
• FC315 Intermediate Digital Applications
• IY452 Networking
• IY454 Introduction to Information Systems Analysis and Design
• IY443 Python Programming and Computer Technology
• IY445 Maths for Computing 1
• IY453 Software Design and Implementation
• IY455 Information Systems Analysis and Design
• IY4113 Applied Software Engineering using Object-Orientated Programming
• IY446 Maths for Computing 2

Duties will involve:

• Participating in and endorsing the outcomes of Assessment Boards through agreement at the meeting, or separately in writing if you are unable to attend
• Ensuring that the recommendations of the Board are consistent with the aims and curriculum of the programme and with good HE practice
• Reviewing the range of grades awarded and reviewing a sample of student work from across this range
• Assessing and commenting on draft examination papers, other assessments and marking schemes
• Providing feedback on aspects of good practice and innovation that have a positive impact on the student learning experience
• Submitting an annual report for each programme or stand-alone module(s) examined

Candidates who wish to apply should be able to demonstrate evidence of the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of UK sector agreed reference points for maintenance of academic standards and assurance and enhancement of quality
• Competence and experience in the field of teaching and learning in HE
• Relevant academic and/or professional qualifications
• Competence and experience relating to designing and operating a variety of assessment tasks appropriate to the subject and operating assessment procedures
• Sufficient standing, credibility and breadth of experience within the discipline to be able to command the respect of academic peers and, where appropriate, professional peers
• Fluency in English
• Competence and experience relating to the enhancement of the student learning experience.

Please note: We recruit only international students who typically have English as a second language, so Examiners with experience of the needs of international students would be particularly welcome.

We may also be able to consider applications from candidates who do not have previous experience as External Examiners but possess desirable specialist subject knowledge necessary to work and gain experience as an External Examiner.

What We Do

Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges.

In the UK, we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Brighton, University of Essex, University of York and University of West of England, Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 10 leading well-ranked UK universities.

Application Support

If you require support completing your application please email the Recruitment Team [e-mail]. If you have any questions regarding the position itself please contact Carla Smedberg ([e-mail]), Academic Leader Science, Engineering and Computing.