Principal Examiner GCSE Greek 1GK0

Pearson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational organization as a Principal Examiner, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping assessment materials and ensuring high standards in examination processes. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your teaching and assessment experience while collaborating with a dedicated team. You will be responsible for producing clear and effective question papers, overseeing the marking process, and contributing to the evaluation of exam performance. If you are passionate about education and committed to excellence, this position is an exciting chance to make a significant impact in the field of learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching the relevant subject and level is essential.
• Qualified Teacher Status is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Produce assessment materials including question papers and mark schemes.
• Monitor marking standards and ensure accuracy and consistency.

Skills

Teaching experience

Assessment experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Decision making

People management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Principal Examiner

Responsible for papers 1GK0 4F & 4H (writing paper)

Purpose

To produce appropriate assessment materials, including question papers and mark schemes, and be responsible for the standardisation of its marking.

Responsibilities

1. To produce a working draft paper / respond to any amendments or suggestions and produce a draft paper.
2. To set / approve questions and mark schemes - demonstrate the specification's content and assessment criteria has been met in the question papers (may take the form of a grid). Its content should be clear and fit for purpose.
3. To attend the Question paper Evaluation Committee meeting (QPEC) and produce a final draft.
4. To ensure final question papers meet the specification content and assessment objectives.
5. To ensure parity of standards across optional questions and question papers.
6. To monitor the marking standards of all examiners (including Assistant Principal Examiners, Team Leaders and Examiners), ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout.
7. To monitor the standards of examiners, advise on their appointment, training and reappointment.
8. To attend the awarding meeting, advise on mark ranges for the grade boundaries.
9. To submit an evaluation report on performance of the question paper.

Experience/Qualifications Needed

1. You will have experience of teaching the relevant subject and level.
2. Qualified Teacher Status is desirable.
3. You will have assessment experience in the relevant qualification.
4. You will have experience of managing people.
5. You will have the ability to meet deadlines.

Competencies Required

1. You will be a clear and proactive communicator.
2. You will have the ability to work well under pressure.
3. You will possess effective decision making.
4. You will be able to maximize potential in yourself and others.
5. You will have strong organization and IT skills.

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