Examiner - GCE A Level - Business Studies (2016 Specification)

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a GCE Business Studies Examiner to ensure high standards in marking candidates' responses. This role involves working from home using ePEN for onscreen marking, alongside traditional methods for certain subjects. The examiner must possess a strong subject knowledge and have at least one academic year's teaching experience within the relevant qualification. This position not only allows for flexibility during the marking period from May to July but also provides an opportunity to contribute to educational standards. If you thrive under pressure and meet deadlines, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree or equivalent and teaching experience within the last 8 years.
• High level of subject knowledge required for marking.

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

Tools

ePEN

Job description

A GCE Business Studies 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.
• 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.