External Examiner — Foundation Science & Engineering

Kaplan; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaplan International Pathways seeks an External Examiner for the Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering at Nottingham Trent International College. The appointment covers the programme from January 2027 and includes oversight of assessment boards and examination papers.

Applicants should demonstrate UK reference point knowledge, HE teaching experience, relevant qualifications, and English fluency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK sector reference points for academic standards and assurance.
• Experience in teaching and learning in higher education.
• Competence and experience relating to designing and operating assessment tasks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and endorse the outcomes of Assessment Boards.
• Ensure recommendations align with programme aims and quality standards.
• Review range of grades and samples of student work.
• Assess and comment on draft examinations and marking schemes.
• Provide feedback on good practice and innovations affecting student learning.

Skills

UK standards knowledge

HE teaching experience

Assessment design

English fluency

Education

Academic and/or professional qualifications

Job description

Kaplan International Pathways seeks an External Examiner for the Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering at Nottingham Trent International College. The appointment covers the programme from January 2027 and includes oversight of assessment boards and examination papers.

Applicants should demonstrate UK reference point knowledge, HE teaching experience, relevant qualifications, and English fluency.