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Examiner - GCSE - Portuguese (2018 Specification)

Pearson

Greater London

Remote

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a GCSE Portuguese Examiner to ensure accurate and consistent marking of candidates' responses. This role requires a high level of subject knowledge and the ability to work under pressure, particularly during the marking period from May to July. The position offers the flexibility of marking from home using ePEN, with the opportunity to contribute to the education sector meaningfully. If you are a qualified teacher with relevant experience or assessment expertise, this is an exciting opportunity to engage in a vital educational process and support students' learning journeys.

Degree or equivalent required; teaching qualifications accepted from UK and overseas.
Minimum of 5 months part-time teaching experience within the last 10 years.

Mark papers accurately and consistently to maintain standards.
Submit samples to Team Leader and adhere to marking deadlines.

Subject Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Deadline Management

Degree or Equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

A GCSE Portuguese (2018 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

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