Senior External Examiner: QA & Standards Lead (BTEC/HN)

Pearson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Senior External Examiner for BTEC Higher Nationals Caring Services. The role focuses on interpreting specifications, standardisation, and reporting on national standards across centres.

You will monitor assessment practices and internal verification within your principal subject area. Responsibilities include leading standardisation meetings, representing Pearson in examination appeals, and providing expert guidance to centres while maintaining Pearson's high standards of

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance and assessment practices within regulated qualifications.
• CPD evidence in the subject area and a UK recognised teaching qualification.
• Evidence of leadership or support roles in QA activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate standardisation meetings with the assessment team.
• Represent Pearson in examination appeals and related hearings.
• Act as a senior escalation point in the quality assurance process.
• Monitor performance of Examiners to ensure consistent standardisation.
• Provide information or evidence to address centre inquiries and complaints.

Skills

Quality assurance

Assessment practices

Communication skills

Leadership

Training coordination

Education

UK teaching qualification

CPD in subject area

Professional practice qualification

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Senior External Examiner for BTEC Higher Nationals Caring Services. The role focuses on interpreting specifications, standardisation, and reporting on national standards across centres.

You will monitor assessment practices and internal verification within your principal subject area. Responsibilities include leading standardisation meetings, representing Pearson in examination appeals, and providing expert guidance to centres while maintaining Pearson's high standards of