Moderator - GCE A Level - English Language and Literature (2016 Specification)

Pearson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK seeks a GCE English Language and Literature Moderator to oversee assessment moderation during May to July. Responsibilities include reviewing teacher-marked coursework and direct assessments. Ideal candidates will have recent teaching experience and a relevant degree. Join a dynamic team committed to diversity and education excellence.

Qualifications

• One academic year's worth of teaching experience within the last 8 years in the relevant qualification and subject.
• Must be a qualified teacher.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the moderation of coursework and projects marked by teachers.
• Direct assessment of school-based components when necessary.
• Complete and submit centre reports as required.

Skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

High level of subject knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

A GCE English Language and Literature (2016 Specification) Moderator will review the centre assessment of candidates’ work in accordance with the agreed assessment criteria and Pearson's procedures. Each moderator will moderate a specified number of centre samples.

Responsibilities

• To carry out the moderation of parts of a subject examination, such as coursework, projects and special studies, which are marked initially by teachers in the centres and then sent to you. Moderation will usually involve sampling procedures.
• To undertake, when necessary, the direct assessment of school-based components in the subject where centres opt not to make initial assessments.
• To complete and submit centre reports to the Team Leader or Principal Moderator as required.

Experience/ Qualifications Needed

• You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience: a. within the last 8 years; b. within the relevant qualification and subject.
• You will have a degree or equivalent.
• You will be a qualified teacher.

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.