Principal Examiner - GCSE Religious Studies Specification B Catholic Christianity - Fully Remote

Pearson; City Of London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization is looking for a Principal Examiner for GCSE Religious Studies. The role involves ensuring the standards of assessments, leading meetings, and updating mark schemes. Applicants should have a degree, a UK recognised teaching qualification, and experience in quality assurance and assessment practices. Strong communication skills are essential. This position is based in London, England.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of quality assurance and assessment practice.
• History of moderation and/or marking a regulated qualification.
• Excellent communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of contracted units/modules.
• Update mark scheme/guidance before meetings.
• Lead standardisation meetings and support supervisors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience and knowledge of quality assurance

History of moderation and/or marking

High level of IT proficiency

Education

Degree

UK recognised teaching qualification with QTS

Job description

Principal Examiner for GCSE Religious Studies Spec B (1RB0)

About Pearson: At Pearson we're committed to a world that's always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best.

Purpose: The Principal Examiner is there to ensure that the standards of an externally assessed unit(s)/module(s)/component(s) are maintained and are consistent with the unit specification and assessment criteria.

Core Services and Expectations: When carrying out your role, please be mindful that you represent Pearson and that you should always maintain your professional integrity. This includes:

• Acting at all times in a way which will not bring Pearson, its employees, and its representatives into disrepute.
• Reading all Pearson policies and guidance prior to undertaking contracted activities.
• Respecting the confidentiality of centres and learners.
• Attending any and all meetings or training sessions provided, relevant to your role, where requested by Pearson.
• Adhering to deadlines given by Pearson and ensuring that all work is carried out to the best of an individual's ability.
• Remaining respectful and advocating for others to ensure and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in a professional manner when carrying out services on behalf of Pearson.

Role Specific Services and Expectations: As well as Pearson's core services expectations, there are also role-specific services and expectations that you must consider and be able to provide. These include:

• Ensuring the timely delivery of your contracted unit(s)/module(s)/component(s).
• Updating the mark scheme/guidance before the pre-standardisation meeting, taking into account actual candidates' responses and feedback from supervisors/Examiners.
• Leading meetings such as pre-standardisation and standardisation and participating in others such as appeals against results and post-series reviews.
• Supporting supervisors and Examiners.

Skills and Competencies: As the Principal Examiner, you will be expected to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

Required

• Experience and knowledge of quality assurance and assessment practice.
• History of moderation and/or marking a regulated qualification.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to provide and co-ordinate training such as standardisation and other standards-related activities.

Desirable

• High level of IT proficiency.
• Leadership experience in delivering qualifications.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and requirements.

Experience and Qualifications: Qualifications required to apply for your chosen role at Pearson will depend on the qualification you are delivering. Please contact Pearson ahead of your application if the requirements are not clear.

General Qualifications (e.g. GCSE/A LEVEL)

• Degree.
• A UK recognised teaching qualification with QTS.