T Level - Science - Subject Matter Expert for Qualification Development

Pearson; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global education company is seeking a Subject Matter Expert for T Level in Science qualification development. You will review and revise qualification content, requiring significant sector knowledge and experience. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of current applied subject knowledge and strong communication skills. This role will involve collaboration with development teams, with a major project running until December 2025.

Qualifications

• At least two years of sector experience.
• Ability to follow a brief and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside development managers and the qualification development team.
• Comment on the appropriateness of sector/subject content.
• Review qualification subject content and sample assessment materials.

Skills

Current sector experience/applied subject knowledge

Good communication skills

Confident use of IT and word processing

Education

Level 4 standard (HNC/1st year degree) or above

Job description

T Level - Science - Subject Matter Expert for Qualification Development

INTRODUCTION:

T Levels are two-year qualifications for 16-19-year-olds which combine practical and theoretical learning. Pearson has recently won the tender to offer the T Level in Science, and we are currently seeking subject matter experts to review and revise some aspects of the qualification.

This is a major project which is likely to run to December 2025.

ROLE SUMMARY:

An external Subject Matter Expert provides up-to-date sector or subject specific expertise that feeds into the development of the given qualification(s). The Subject Matter Expert must have current sector/subject knowledge and experience relevant to the qualification(s) in question.

In particular, we are interested to hear from applicants with up-to-date occupational expertise in the following areas:

• Food Science

RESPONSIBILITIES/TYPICAL TASKS:

• Working alongside Pearson Development Managers and the wider qualification development team
• Commenting on the appropriateness of sector/subject content within the qualification(s)/unit(s)
• Contributing to scoping activities to determine the appropriateness of the proposed qualification(s)
• Reviewing qualification subject/sector content and sample assessment materials appropriate for the subject/sector.

ESSENTIAL:

• Current sector experience/applied subject knowledge with at least two years' experience
• Good communication skills: good standard of written English and ability to offer constructive feedback clearly and concisely
• Confident use of IT and word processing
• Ability to follow a brief and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to adapt to changing guidelines and attend training as required.

DESIRABLE:

• Educated to a level 4 standard (HNC/1st year degree) or above with relevant qualifications for the particular sector/subject area, or substantial vocational experience (at least 3 years)
• Knowledge and experience of conducting and/or writing assessments within the subject area (as a teacher/tutor or within an educational environment) or experience in assessing/verifying/delivering training for qualifications
• Knowledge and experience of the educational context either through teaching/training, a suitable educational qualification or awarding organisation experience.

Application Information

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

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