Science Assessment Lead

AQA; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dynamic Science Assessment Lead to drive innovation in assessment design. This pivotal role involves leading the development of high-quality assessment materials and collaborating with various teams to enhance educational offerings. With a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, the organization offers a supportive environment where your expertise will significantly influence the future of science education. If you're passionate about shaping assessments that truly reflect classroom learning, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension up to 18.5%

Private Medical Insurance

Health Care Cash Reward Plan

Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme

5 days for volunteering

Newly refurbished offices

Qualifications

• Real-world teaching experience at KS4 or KS5.
• Solid understanding of assessment design and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of major subject specifications.
• Ensure fairness and clarity in assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Assessment Design

Leadership

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Regulatory Awareness

Education

Teaching Experience at KS4 or KS5

Understanding of Assessment Framework

Job description

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Science Assessment Lead

Permanent

Location - Manchester, Milton Keynes, London or Guildford

Closing date - 11:59pm on the 15th May 2025

Would you like to work with the leading Awarding Organisation in Science, where you will have a high level of influence?

Are you a dynamic and inspiring leader looking for a key role in Science Assessment Design? You will work closely with the assessment development, quality and production teams to create high quality, error free assessment materials for our range of Science qualifications.

Do you want to be involved in a number of exciting projects, as we expand our offerings both nationally and internationally?

AQA is the UKs largest awarding organisation, with nearly 1.4 million students sitting our exams each year. We are passionate about shape the future of education. Join us as we look to continually improve General Qualifications for AQA and OxfordAQA through innovation and excellence in assessment.

What's in it for me?

• A 35-hour working week with 25 days annual leave, rising with service, with bank holidays and extra closure days around Christmas on top
• An excellent contributory pension which could see up to 18.5% combined contribution
• Private Medical Insurance and a Health Care Cash Reward Plan
• A new Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Up to 5 days for volunteering
• Newly refurbished offices with a variety of individual and collaborative workspaces

What will I be doing?

• Lead and influence: Take charge of a major subject specification, guiding its development and acting as the expert voice during reform and review processes.
• Set the standard: Define how the subject is assessed, ensuring fairness, clarity, and consistency across qualifications.
• Drive quality: Lead assessment strategy and quality assurance to deliver assessments that meet both regulatory standards and customer expectations.
• Be the expert: Bring your deep subject knowledge to support colleagues, resolve escalated issues, and maintain the integrity of our assessments.
• Collaborate and innovate: Work cross-functionally with product, assessment, and customer teams to create assessments that reflect real classroom learning and teaching practices.
• Own the outcomes: Sign off assessments, contribute to awarding, lead assessment performance reviews, and continuously improve based on data and insight.

What will I need to succeed?

• Classroom credibility: Real-world teaching experience at KS4 or KS5, with insight into how assessment supports learning.
• Assessment know-how: A solid understanding of assessment design and delivery in England, especially within AQA's framework.
• Regulatory awareness: You get how the regulator shapes what we do-and you can anticipate its impact on products and assessment design.
• Process-savvy thinking: Familiarity with AQA systems and continuous improvement principles means you can navigate complexity and suggest better ways forward.
• Sharp communication skills: Whether it's simplifying complex issues or engaging with stakeholders at all levels, you're clear, persuasive, and collaborative.
• Resilience and pace: You stay focused under pressure, hit deadlines, and make pragmatic decisions-even when things get tricky.
• Collaboration mindset: You work across teams, listen to stakeholders, and build solutions that work for everyone.
• Accountability and growth: You own your development, learn from feedback, and step up with confidence when it counts.

Please upload your CV and ideally a cover letter.

Interviews will be over 2 stages, one on Teams and one face to face.

AQA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique.

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