Moderator- GCSE - English (2015 Specification)

Pearson; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a GCSE English Moderator, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of assessments. This position involves reviewing and moderating candidates' work to uphold educational standards. You will collaborate with educators to ensure fairness and accuracy in grading, contributing to the quality of education. The role requires strong subject knowledge and the ability to work under pressure, making it ideal for passionate educators looking to make a difference. Embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion while being part of a leading educational institution that values the growth and development of its people.

Qualifications

• One year of teaching experience within the last 8 years.
• Degree or equivalent and qualified teacher status required.

Responsibilities

• Moderate coursework and assessments marked by teachers.
• Directly assess school-based components when necessary.
• Complete and submit reports to Team Leader.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Subject Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Meeting Deadlines

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

This job is with Pearson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

A GCSE English (New 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.