Examiner - GCSE - Arabic (2017 Specification)

Pearson; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a GCSE Arabic Examiner, where your expertise will shape the future of students' education. This role offers the unique opportunity to mark candidates' responses from the comfort of your home, utilizing advanced tools like ePEN. You will ensure that marking standards are upheld while working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines. Your subject knowledge and teaching experience will be pivotal in maintaining the integrity of the examination process. This position not only allows for flexibility but also plays a crucial role in the educational journey of students across the UK. If you are passionate about education and assessment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent and qualified teacher status are essential.
• Minimum 5 months part-time teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Mark candidates' responses accurately and consistently.
• Submit samples to Team Leader and adhere to deadlines.

Skills

Subject Knowledge

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

ePEN

Job description

A GCSE Arabic (2018 Specification) 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.

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 a degree or equivalent
• You will be a qualified teacher. We will accept qualifications obtained in the UK and overseas
• You will hold a minimum of 5 months part time teaching experience of the relevant qualification and subject, within the last 10 years. This experience must be obtained within the UK
• We will consider applicants who do not have teaching experience but who have assessment experience with a recognised UK exam board, within the last 5 years. This assessment experience must be relevant to the qualification and subject being applied for.

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.