OCR STEP Mathematics (Sixth Term Examinations Paper) Examiners

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

Job summary

OCR is seeking STEP Mathematics Examiners to mark the STEP examinations this summer. Successful candidates will work remotely, marking papers and attending online training sessions. Examiners will be compensated £21.00 per hour for their work, with flexible hours available depending on individual preferences.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training fee compensation

Qualifications

• Current or former Mathematics PhD student or recent Part III graduate.
• Permission from supervisor required for PhD students.
• Resident in the UK and available for marking period.

Responsibilities

• Mark STEP Mathematics examinations remotely.
• Attend a remote training session via Microsoft Teams.
• Work approximately seven hours per day during marking windows.

Skills

Mathematics expertise

Remote communication

Education

PhD in Mathematics or equivalent

Job description

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OCR STEP Mathematics (Sixth Term Examinations Paper) Examiners

Job Requisition ID: 13414

Business Unit: OCR

Location:

United Kingdom

Posted Date: 22 May 2025

OCR are looking to recruit a team of examiners to mark the STEP Mathematics (Sixth Term Examination Paper) this summer.

STEP is a well-established mathematics examination designed to test candidates on questions that are similar in style to undergraduate mathematics.There are two STEP examinations, STEP 2 and STEP 3. Students are usually required to sit either one or both of the examinations, depending on the requirements of the universities they have applied to. You can find out more about STEP Mathematics here.

To be eligible to mark STEP Mathematics you need to meet the following criteria:

• Be a current or former Mathematics PhD student or a student who has just completed part III.
• If you are a PhD student you will need permission from your supervisor.
• Be a resident in the UK (Unfortunately we cannot consider you if you are currently on a student visa).
• Be available for approximately seven hours per day throughout the marking period.

Marking windows are 30th June to 7th July for STEP 2 and 9th July to 16th July for STEP 3

Marking will be carried out remotely and all training and communications will be online, so you can mark the exams from home.You will need access to your own personal computer and an internet connection (please note you cannot use a public computer or public WiFi while undertaking the marking).

Successful applicants will receive an invitation to attend a remote training session via Microsoft Teams in June, before the marking starts. The session will give you an overview of the marking process, an opportunity to familiarise yourself with the marking platform, and offer practice marking opportunities. You will be paid a fee for attending the training and for those unable to attend the live session, a recording of the training will be made available after the meeting. Each marking team will be responsible for marking one or two questions on each paper. A mark scheme will be provided to you, and a marking supervisor will be present to oversee your team and help with any questions or concerns during the marking process.

As a STEP Mathematics examiner, you will be paid £21.00 per hour for marking. Typically a day’s work consists of approximately seven hours of marking time. However, we understand that some examiners may prefer to work shorter or longer hours based on their availability. We can be flexible and work with you if you communicate your availability to us before the start of marking.

If you have any questions, please email [e-mail].