BTEC - HN 4-7 - Counselling - External Examiner

BTEC - HN 4-7 - Counselling - External Examiner London , United Kingdom

Purpose of this role

Provide Pearson education centre and tutors with advice on programme and assessment design and delivery.

Contribute to quality enhancement of the delivery through external examiner sampling and visit activities

Ensure centres' compliance with Pearson quality assurance expectations for RQF BTEC Higher National programmes

Affirm national standards have been achieved and upheld

Support centres in the delivery and assessment of BTEC Higher National qualifications

Key Accountabilities

Covering a defined range of programmes, the External Examiner will:

Undertake sampling of assessed student work to establish outcomes are in accordance with Pearson, and professional standards for Higher National qualifications

Provide sampling-related reports, feedback and development advice to centres and Pearson

Produce quality assurance reports to Pearson on the sampling undertaken, outcomes reached, and support provided

Apply appropriate sanctions, in consultation with the Pearson team, where necessary to assure quality of learning, teaching, assessment and professionalism

Work with centres to develop and implement action plans where standards are not being upheld

Facilitate sourcing materials for training and standardisation events

Participation annually in online training and standardisation and successful completion of the set standardisation activity

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role of External Examiner

Meet the core training, practice and competence requirements of SCoPEd column A therapist:

Member of an appropriate professional body with a complaints procedure to which you are subject, e.g., BACP, ACC, BPC, HGI, NCS, UKCP

Familiar with and agree to work within BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions, or another relevant professional ethical framework if outside UK

Previous external examining experience for RQF/FHEQ levels 4/5

Evidence of recent, relevant continuing professional development (CPD) in the sector

Recent counselling practice experience

Recent employment or experience in higher education

International education experience related to the counselling sector

Skills and knowledge

Hold a recognised qualification at or equivalent to FHEQ Level 6 and a recognised counselling qualification

Student and customer-focused approach

Ability to meet tight deadlines and work within the scope of service level agreements

Work with others to develop and monitor clear action plans

Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills

Experience using technology to communicate with a variety of individuals and teams

Knowledge of BTEC Higher National delivery and assessment

Word processing, presentation (in-person and virtual) and spreadsheet skills

Using systems approaches to quality enhancement

About Pearson

Pearson provides 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.

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.

Application Information

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, is looking for External Examiners for our new BTEC Higher National qualifications in Counselling and Applied Psychology and Therapeutic Counselling.

The Higher National Certificate in Counselling and Applied Psychology, and Higher National Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling combine with our other health and wellbeing qualifications to provide learners with seamless progression into higher education at levels 4 and 5.

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