Examiner- GCSE - Italian (2017 Specification)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a GCSE Italian Examiner, where your expertise in education will shine. In this role, you'll mark candidates' responses with precision, ensuring adherence to established standards and procedures. Your strong subject knowledge and teaching experience will be vital as you contribute to the assessment process during the marking period from May to July. This position offers the flexibility of remote marking, allowing you to work from home while playing a crucial role in shaping educational outcomes. If you're passionate about education and assessment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent required, along with qualified teacher status.
• Minimum of 5 months part-time teaching experience in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Mark accurately and consistently to maintain overall standards.
• Submit samples to the Team Leader at designated times.

Skills

Subject Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Meeting Deadlines

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

A GCSE Italian (2017 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.

About Pearson

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. We provide 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.