BTEC Nationals-Unit 1: The World of Travel and Tourism (20207K) - Principal Examiner

BTEC Nationals-Unit 1: The World of Travel and Tourism (20207K) - Principal Examiner London, United Kingdom

As we continue to transition to a digital environment, we know that it’s essential to revisit and update our approaches to assessment delivery. Our aim is to create a more modern assessment delivery system that sets us up for the future, supports our Senior Associates better in their role by building associate capacity across the system, further supports our customers, and delivers the best outcomes for learners.

Principal Examiner Unit 1: The World of Travel and Tourism (20207K)

About Pearson

At Pearson we’re committed to a world that’s always 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.

Purpose

The Principal Examiner is there to ensure that the standards of an externally assessed unit(s)/module(s)/component(s) are maintained and are consistent with the unit specification and assessment criteria. The Principal Examiner should oversee the standardisation of Moderators.

Core Services and Expectations

1. Act at all times in a way which will not bring Pearson into disrepute.
2. Read all Pearson policies and guidance prior to undertaking contracted activities.
3. Respect the confidentiality of centres and learners.
4. Attend any meetings or training sessions relevant to your role, where requested by Pearson.
5. Adhere to deadlines given by Pearson and ensure that all work is carried out to the best of an individual’s ability.
6. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, in a professional manner.
7. Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson software and appropriate virus protection.
8. Communicate with Pearson and its centres in a timely manner.
9. Raise any concerns regarding malpractice or safeguarding issues.

Role Specific Services and Expectations

1. Ensure the timely delivery of your contracted unit(s)/module(s)/component(s).
2. Update the mark scheme/guidance before the pre-standardisation meeting.
3. Lead meetings such as pre-standardisation and standardisation.
4. Mark an allocation of live candidates’ responses for quality assurance.
5. Prepare and collate materials for standardisation and assessment.
6. Support supervisors and Examiners.
7. Monitor progress of supervisors/Examiners.
8. Undertake at least two allocated Examination visits.
9. Ensure all Examiner marks and reports are submitted via the appropriate Pearson system.
10. Submit reports on the series/candidate performance.

Skills and Competencies

Required

1. Experience and knowledge of quality assurance and assessment practice.
2. History of moderation and/or marking a regulated qualification.
3. Proven ability to provide and co-ordinate training.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of the specification for your specialist sector.
5. High level of IT proficiency.
6. Leadership experience in delivering qualifications.
7. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and requirements.

Experience and Qualifications

1. A minimum of one full academic year of teaching experience in the relevant subject area/sector within the last 8 years.
2. Relevant CPD evidence in the subject area/sector within the last 12 months.
3. A UK recognised teaching qualification.

Application Information

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