Visiting Examiner - GCE A Level - Drama and Theatre (2016 Specification)

Pearson; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Visiting Examiner for GCE A Level Drama and Theatre. This role involves assessing candidates' performances at various centres, ensuring adherence to marking standards, and providing feedback through written reports. The ideal candidate will possess a degree, qualified teacher status, and relevant teaching experience. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment where your expertise can shine and make a difference in education.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree or equivalent and be a qualified teacher.
• One academic year's teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Visit centres to mark candidates' performances according to criteria.
• Submit written reports to the Chief Examiner or Team Leaders.

Skills

Subject Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

IT Literacy

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Visiting Examiner - GCE A Level - Drama and Theatre (2016 Specification)

This job is with Pearson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

A GCE Drama (2016 Specification) Visiting Examiner will be responsible for marking candidates' performance by visiting centres and ensuring the overall standards are maintained.

Centre visits involve marking forms of examination work, conducting and marking oral examinations, or being present at practical examinations where the activity of candidates has to be observed as part of the marking procedure. Visits are carried out on dates agreed between the Visiting Examiner and the centre.

Responsibilities

• To visit centres and mark the performance of candidates in accordance with published marking criteria and procedures, ensuring the overall standards are maintained.
• To report any difficulties encountered during the assessment to Pearson.
• To undertake an agreed allocation of local centres.
• To submit written reports to the Chief Examiner and/or Team Leaders.

Experience/Qualifications needed

• You will have a degree or equivalent.
• You will be a qualified teacher.
• You will have one academic year's (full time or part time) worth of teaching experience:
• a. within the last 8 years
• b. within the relevant qualification and subject
• c. since qualifying as a teacher

Competencies required

• You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme.
• You will have the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• You will be IT literate.

About Pearson

We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.