Examiner - GCSE - Drama (2016 Specification)

Pearson; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated GCSE Drama Examiner to ensure accurate marking of candidates' responses. This role requires a high level of subject knowledge and teaching experience, allowing you to apply the mark scheme effectively. You'll work under pressure during the marking period from May to July, ensuring that standards are maintained while meeting deadlines. The position offers the flexibility of marking from home using ePEN, making it a great opportunity for qualified teachers looking to contribute to educational assessments while managing their schedules effectively.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Subject Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Deadline Management

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

ePEN

Job description

A GCSE Drama (2016 Specification) Examiner will mark 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 one academic year's worth of teaching experience: a. within the last 8 years b. within the relevant qualification and subject c. since qualifying as a teacher
• You will have a degree or equivalent
• You will be a qualified teacher

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.