Visiting Examiner - GCE A Level - German (2016 Specification)

Pearson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a GCE German Visiting Examiner to ensure high standards in candidate assessments. This role involves visiting various centres to mark examination work, conducting oral exams, and observing practical assessments. The ideal candidate will possess a degree, qualified teacher status, and relevant teaching experience. You will be responsible for adhering to marking criteria and maintaining standards, while also reporting any issues to the organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to educational excellence and uphold the integrity of assessments in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent and qualified teacher status required.
• One academic year's teaching experience within the last 8 years.

Responsibilities

• Visit centres and mark candidates' performance according to criteria.
• Report difficulties encountered during assessments to Pearson.

Skills

Subject Knowledge

Teaching Experience

IT Literacy

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

A GCE German (2016 Specification) Visiting Examiner will be responsible for marking candidates' performance by visiting centres and ensuring the overall standards are maintained.

Centre visits involve marking forms of examination work, conducting and marking oral examinations, or being present at practical examinations where the activity of candidates has to be observed as part of the marking procedure. Visits are carried out on dates agreed between the Visiting Examiner and the centre.

Responsibilities

• To visit centres and mark the performance of candidates in accordance with published marking criteria and procedures, ensuring the overall standards are maintained.
• To report any difficulties encountered during the assessment to Pearson.
• To undertake an agreed allocation of local centres.
• To submit written reports to the Chief Examiner and/or Team Leaders.

Experience/Qualifications needed

• You will have a degree or equivalent.
• You will be a qualified teacher.
• You will have one academic year's (full time or part time) worth of teaching experience:
• a. within the last 8 years
• b. within the relevant qualification and subject
• c. since qualifying as a teacher

Competencies required

• You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme.
• You will have the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• You will be IT literate.