Examiner

Pearson Plc; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational company is seeking an experienced GCE Economics Examiner to mark responses based on a pre-defined marking scheme. Successful candidates must have a degree or equivalent and either be completing their NQT year or have teaching experience at the undergraduate level. The role requires accuracy, consistency, and the ability to meet deadlines. Marking will be conducted both onscreen and traditionally, with the marking period between May and July.

Qualifications

• Currently completing NQT year in the relevant qualification and subject.
• At least one year full-time teaching experience at undergraduate level in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Mark candidates' responses according to the mark scheme.
• Submit samples to Team Leader at designated times.
• Adhere to milestones for marking.
• Complete required administration.

Skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

High level of subject knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Full teaching experience at undergraduate level

Job description

A GCE Economics (New Specification) Examiner will mark 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.

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 be currently completing your NQT year
• within the relevant qualification and subject
• You will have a degree or equivalent

Or

Lecturer Experience / qualifications needed

• You will have a degree or equivalent
• You will have at least one years full time teaching experience at undergraduate level in the last 3 years.

Competencies required

• 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.