Lead Examiner — Standards & Quality Assurance

Pearson; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a Principal Examiner for IT. The role involves ensuring the quality and consistency of assessments, leading standardization efforts, and monitoring examiners. Candidates should have a degree and a UK teaching qualification, alongside strong skills in quality assurance and communication. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact educational standards as part of a reputable organization, with applications closing on 30 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance and assessment practice is required.
• History of moderation and marking in a regulated environment is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure standards of assessed units are maintained.
• Oversee standardization of Examiners' marking patterns.
• Lead and participate in pre-standardization and standardization meetings.

Skills

Quality assurance knowledge

Moderation experience

Excellent communication skills

Training coordination

Comprehensive knowledge of specifications

Education

Degree

UK recognized teaching qualification

Job description

A leading educational organization is seeking a Principal Examiner for IT. The role involves ensuring the quality and consistency of assessments, leading standardization efforts, and monitoring examiners. Candidates should have a degree and a UK teaching qualification, alongside strong skills in quality assurance and communication. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact educational standards as part of a reputable organization, with applications closing on 30 January 2026.