Onscreen Examiner - BTEC Next Generation - Fully Remote

Pearson; Greater London; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is recruiting Onscreen Examiners for BTEC Next Generation, fully remote from home in the UK. Examiners will mark candidate responses onscreen using ePEN, adhering to the mark scheme and Code of Practice, with scripts allocated to each examiner.

A high level of subject knowledge is required to apply the mark scheme accurately. Responsibilities include marking consistently, submitting samples to the Team Leader, meeting marking milestones, and completing all required administration.

Qualifications

• One academic year's teaching experience (within last 8 years)
• Experience in the relevant subject and level
• Since qualifying as a teacher
• Degree or equivalent
• Qualified teacher
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to meet deadlines
• High level of subject knowledge to apply the mark scheme

Responsibilities

• Mark candidates' responses onscreen according to the pre-defined mark scheme
• Submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times
• Ensure milestones for marking are adhered to
• Ensure all administration is completed as specified

Skills

Deadline-driven

Under pressure

Education

Teaching experience (1 year)

Job description

Onscreen Examiner - BTEC Next Generation - Fully Remote

We are recruiting BTEC Examiners for the following sectors:

Business,

ICT,

Performing Arts,

Sport

We are also actively recruiting BTEC Onscreen Examiners across sectors who are able to verify in the medium of Welsh.

Purpose

An Onscreen Examiner marks candidates responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to the Code of Practice and examination procedures. Subjects will be marked onscreen using ePEN, which can be done from home. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.

Responsibilities

• To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained
• To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times
• To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to
• To ensure all administration is completed as specified

Experience/qualifications needed

• You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience:

a. within the last 8 years

b. within the relevant subject and level

c. since qualifying as a teacher

• You will have a degree or equivalent
• You will be a qualified teacher
• 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

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.