Job Vacancy

Examiner - GCSE Business (2017 Specification)

Pearson, Remote

Job type
Fixed Term (Part time)
Location
Remote
Salary
See below
Closing date
On-Going
Interview date(s)
To be confirmed
Start date
May

About the role

A GCSE Business (2017 specification) Examiner will mark 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.

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 and subject

  • You will have a degree or equivalent

Competencies Required

  • 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

Welcome to Pearson, the world's leading learning company. We have a simple mission: to help people make more of their lives through learning. 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.

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