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Examiner - GCSE Astronomy (2017 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 GCSE Astronomy Examiner to join their team. This role involves marking candidates' responses in line with a pre-defined mark scheme, ensuring accuracy and consistency in evaluations. The marking process primarily utilizes the innovative ePEN system, allowing for flexible work from home. Candidates should possess a strong subject knowledge and relevant teaching experience to effectively apply the mark scheme. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about education and assessment, especially during the marking period from May to July, where your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining high standards in examinations.

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent required for the examiner role.
  • One academic year's teaching experience within the last 8 years.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Subject Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Deadline Management

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Tools

ePEN

Job description

A GCSE Astronomy (2017 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
  • You will have a degree or equivalent

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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