PIRLS 2026 Test Administrator Scotland

Pearson; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational assessment organization in London is seeking Test Administrators to oversee the administration of the PIRLS 2026 assessments in schools. Test Administrators will coordinate test arrangements, administer assessments, and ensure adherence to international standards. Candidates must have classroom experience and be confident with IT applications. This role requires availability for training and work from March to April 2025, demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching and/or working in a school classroom.
• Confident troubleshooting common technology user issues.
• A current Scottish PVG scheme certificate, covering working with children.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the School Coordinator or Headteacher regarding test arrangements.
• Ensure there are enough computers on the assessment day.
• Administer the assessments and pupil questionnaires according to international standards.
• Record pupil participation and complete administrative paperwork.

Skills

Confident using IT applications

Good organization and administrative skills

Experience of working with primary school aged pupils

Ability to adhere to specified procedural standards

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12.08.2025

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PIRLS 2026 - Test Administrator (Field Trial) Job Description

Background

The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, known as “PIRLS”, provides internationally comparative data on how well children read and offers policy-relevant information for improving learning and teaching. It assesses the reading achievement of pupils at about age 10, or P6 in Scotland, every five years across about 60 countries. This is the first time Scotland have taken part in PIRLS since 2006. In addition to reading achievement, PIRLS gathers information on how pupils’ performance is related to their attitudes, gender and background. PIRLS also includes questionnaires for teachers, headteachers and parents/guardians on the school and home environment, which provides rich contextual data for the interpretation of the assessment.

Pearson is responsible for the delivery of PIRLS 2026 in schools in Scotland. The Field Trial will take place in March to April 2025. Pearson is recruiting external Test Administrators to administer the Field Trial in schools.

The assessment is delivered online and is split into two sessions which take around hours in total. After the assessment and a short break, pupils will be asked to complete an online questionnaire, which will take around 30 minutes. Test Administrators (TAs) will therefore need to be confident using technology. However, training will be given on accessing and using the online platform and schools are asked to have an IT technician available on the day.

Purpose

Test Administrators (TAs) administer the pupil online assessments and questionnaires within designated schools, ensuring that the international procedures are adhered to in full. Personnel who are engaged for this role will be trained remotely on the procedures and must complete pre-training activities and attend a live training/Q&A session in February 2025. The exact date and time for this compulsory training will be provided nearer the time (please refer to the FAQs for more details). Preparation for the training session will include reading the TA manual and completing surveys on the different modules.

Main Responsibilities

·Liaise with the School Coordinator or Headteacher regarding arrangements for the test day, such as room bookings and desk/table layout of the room/s to be used and access to ITfacilities.

·Ensure there are enough computers / laptops on the assessment day for all pupils

·Ensure that pupils are sitting their assigned online assessment

·Administer the assessments and pupil questionnaires in accordance with international standards as outlined in the training and instructions provided, maintaining their security at all times.

·Ensure the correct timing of the sessions, recording the session start and end times

·Record pupil participation and complete appropriate administrative paperwork as outlined in training

·After completion of the pupil assessments and questionnaires, ensure administration documents are returned to Pearson.

·Ensure schools are reminded that teacher and school and parent/guardian, questionnaires need to be completed by the test date.

·Set up and administer devices supplied by Pearson (laptops) rather than by the school, where this is needed (the majority of schools will use their own devices).

·Experience of teaching and / or working in a school classroom.

·Confident using IT applications.

·Experience of working with primary school aged pupils.

·Experience of invigilating tests / examinations.

·Ability to adhere to specified procedural standards.

·Confident troubleshooting common technology user issues.

·Good organisation and administrative skills.

·Ability to identify, communicate and escalate issues promptly and effectively.

·Ability to work to agreed timeframes.

·Availability to complete remote training in February 2025.

·Availability Monday to Friday (minimum 3 days per week), from 10 March to 4 April 2025. Arrival time at school is usually and finish time is approximately

·Car and driving license for travel to schools, as required (use of public transport is encouraged, where practical).

·A current Scottish PVG scheme certificate, covering working with children (this will be verified, and/or applications made for individuals for whom it is needed).

·Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.

• Occasionally overnight stays may be necessary to be at the school by Test Administrators should indicate on their Expression of Interest confirmation form if they are able to do overnight stays (with expenses paid).

·It is an essential requirement for Test Administrators to have classroom-based experience.

·If you have ‘classroom-based experience’, within the Occupation Experience section of the application form, please ensure to:

·select ‘Yes’ when asked, ‘Do you have vocational or industrial/occupational experience in the sector(s) for which you are applying?’

·select ‘Work based Experience - Classroom based experience’ from the drop-down list.

Application Information We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.