Physical Education Examiner

OXFORD CAMBRIDGE & RSA EXAMINATIONS COVENTRY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational examination board in the UK is seeking examiners to mark exam papers accurately. Responsibilities include working under supervision, marking against a mark scheme, and ensuring a sound understanding of the exam process. Ideal candidates will have relevant teaching experience, a degree or teaching qualification, and must reside in the UK. This role offers training and works within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant teaching experience within the last 3 years.
• Teaching qualification or degree related to assessment subject is required.
• Must be living in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Mark completed exam papers against a mark scheme.
• Work as part of a team with a supervisor.
• Ensure understanding of exam process through training.

Skills

Relevant teaching experience

Current/previous experience in UK education system

Teaching qualification or relevant degree

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Deadline management

IT confidence

Education

Teaching qualification or related degree

Job description

What you will be doing

As an examiner, you will mark completed exam papers against a mark scheme, working as part of a team with a supervisor who will guide you through the process and answer any queries.

Exams for this subject are hardcopy marked (paper-based marking) or on-screen using RM Assessor.

We will make sure that you are fully trained so you understand the exam process and your part.

What we are looking for

Core skills and experience:

• Relevant teaching experience within the last 3 years. We also consider PGCE students who have completed the classroom teaching element of their course.
• Current or previous experience teaching within the UK education system.
• A teaching qualification or a degree related to the assessment subject.
• Be living in the UK.

General skills:

• Keen eye for detail
• Work well under pressure
• Keep to deadlines
• Use IT confidently

Details of papers/units:

• J587/01 Physical Education: Physical factors affecting performance
• J587/02 Physical Education: Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology

Location requirement:

• UK only

Please note

You don’t need to be teaching the OCR specification of your subject. We would also be interested in people with current or previous experience of working for other examination boards.

Additional notes:

• Applicants will be subject to right to work and other background checks.