Moderator - GCE A Level - Geography (2016 Specification)

Pearson; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a GCE Geography Moderator to ensure the fair assessment of candidates' work via moderation processes. The role requires a qualified teacher with recent teaching experience, who possesses strong subject knowledge. Moderators will work primarily during the moderation period from May to July, with fees ranging from £500 to £800.

Qualifications

• One academic year's teaching experience within the last 8 years in relevant subjects.
• Degree or equivalent required.
• Qualified teacher status mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Moderate centre assessment of candidates' work according to assessment criteria.
• Direct assessment of school-based components when centres opt not to assess.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

High level of subject knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Qualified teacher status

Job description

A GCE Geography (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.

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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. Moderators will not be required to visit centres.
• To undertake, when necessary, the direct assessment of school-based components in the subject where centres opt not to make initial assessments.

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 c. since qualifying as a teacher
• 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 moderation period is between May and July
• With an average allocation, your fee would be £500 - £800
• A fee for attending standardisation will also be paid when you have submitted your reports to Pearson.

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.