Welsh Speaking Examiner - GCE A Level - Music Technology (2017 Specification) - Fully Remote

Pearson; Greater London; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Pearson in the United Kingdom is seeking a Welsh-speaking examiner for the GCE A Level Music Technology (2017 specification) to mark candidate responses remotely from home. Most marking is done onscreen using ePEN; some scripts may be posted for traditional marking.

Candidates must be fully bilingual English/Welsh, hold a degree or equivalent and be a qualified teacher with one academic year's teaching experience; the marking window runs May–July with training May–June.

Qualifications

• Welsh-speaking examiner with subject knowledge to apply the mark scheme.
• Ability to mark accurately and consistently to uphold standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained
• To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times
• To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to
• To ensure all administration is completed as specified

Skills

Welsh language

Exam marking

Time management

Educational assessment

Education

Teaching qualification

Degree or equivalent

Tools

ePEN

Job description

Welsh Speaking Examiner - GCE A Level - Music Technology (2017 Specification) - Fully Remote

A GCE Music Technology (New Specification) Welsh Speaking Examiner marks candidates' responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to conditions of recognition and examination procedures. Most subjects will be marked onscreen using ePEN, which can be done from home. A few subjects are still marked in the traditional method, using paper scripts sent through the post. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.

Please note that if you are offered a contract you will be required to mark responses in both English and Welsh

Responsibilities

• To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained
• To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times
• To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to
• To ensure all administration is completed as specified

Experience/qualifications needed

• You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience:
• a. within the last 8 years
• b. within the relevant qualification subject
• c. since qualifying as a teacher
• You will have a degree or equivalent
• You will be a qualified teacher
• You will have the ability to work well under pressure
• You will have the ability to meet deadlines
• You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme

Additional information

• The marking period is between May - July.
• The training required to mark as an examiner will take place between May and June.

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.