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Examiner - GCSE - English Literature (2015 Specification)

Pearson

Greater London

Remote

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated GCSE English Literature Examiner to join their team. This role involves marking candidates' responses according to a pre-defined mark scheme, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout the marking process. With the opportunity to work from home using ePEN, this position offers flexibility during the marking period from May to July. Ideal candidates will possess a high level of subject knowledge, teaching experience, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. If you are passionate about education and committed to maintaining high standards, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Mark accurately and consistently to maintain overall standards.
  • 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 English Literature (2015 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 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.
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