Moderator - Healthcare (Mental Health)

NHS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education organization is seeking a Moderator for a remote role across the UK. The successful candidate will ensure consistent assessment of student work and perform various moderation activities within specific service level agreements. Essential qualifications include a level 3 qualification in the subject area and experience in the health sector. The position offers a flexible working pattern to accommodate diverse needs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a level 3 qualification in the subject area advertised.
• Evidence of working within the health sector.
• Relevant teaching and/or assessing experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend team and internal standardisation meetings.
• Demonstrate CPD across your area of expertise.
• Moderate centre marking and document outcomes.
• Plan moderation activities for allocated providers.
• Conduct timely moderation activities.

Skills

Excellent report writing skills

Self-motivation

Organisational skills

Education

Minimum level 3 qualification in subject area

Job description

Job summary

Location: Remote (UK Wide)

We’re excited to be looking for Moderators to join our External Quality Assurance team on a flexible worker contract for the following qualification.

T Level Technical Qualification in Healthcare (Occupational Specialism supporting Mental Health)

The purpose of moderation is to check that centres are correctly and consistently assessing student work and that the materials submitted for moderation meet the required standard.

As a Moderator, you will be expected to complete moderation activities, completing reports within specific Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to a high standard during our moderation window. Moderation activities begin March 2026 through the end of August 2026. The primary moderation period will be between May and August, during which your engagement will be most critical.

Key responsibilities

• Attending team and internal standardisation meetings as required, taking ownership of collecting evidence as instructed by the Chief Moderator
• Demonstrating CPD across your area of expertise
• Moderating centre marking and document outcomes in line with quality assurance guidelines
• Planning moderation activities for providers allocated in line with NCFE requirements and the moderation sampling strategy, ensuring a proactive approach is taken
• Conducting timely moderation activities to monitor and review performance against Awarding Organisation (AO) and regulatory requirements to ensure quality and consistency

About us

Shape real change with an NCFE career

Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.

With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.

Want to know more? Take a look at our website: ncfe.org.uk

Details

Date posted: 07 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 1 day

Working pattern: Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number: N0003-25-0020

Job locations: Q6, Quorum Business Park, Benton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8BT

Job responsibilities

How you’ll make an impact :

• Attending team and internal standardisation meetings as required, taking ownership of collecting evidence as instructed by the Chief Moderator
• Demonstrating CPD across your area of expertise
• Moderating centre marking and document outcomes in line with quality assurance guidelines
• Planning moderation activities for providers allocated in line with NCFE requirements and the moderation sampling strategy, ensuring a proactive approach is taken
• Conducting timely moderation activities to monitor and review performance against Awarding Organisation (AO) and regulatory requirements to ensure quality and consistency

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of a level 3 qualification in the subject area advertised

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of a level 3 qualification in the subject area advertised
• Evidence of working within the health sector
• Relevant teaching and/or assessing experience
• Excellent report writing skills
• Self-motivation and organisational skills

Employer details

Employer name: NCFE

Address: Q6, Quorum Business Park, Benton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8BT

Employer's website: ncfe.org.uk