Moderator - GCE A Level - English Language and Literature (2016 Specification)

Pearson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

A GCE English Language and Literature (2016 Specification) Moderator will review the centre assessment of candidates' work in accordance with the agreed assessment criteria and Pearson's procedures. Each moderator will moderate a specified number of centre samples.

Responsibilities

1. To carry out the moderation of parts of a subject examination, such as coursework, projects and special studies, which are marked initially by teachers in the centres and then sent to you. Moderation will usually involve sampling procedures.
2. To undertake, when necessary, the direct assessment of school-based components in the subject where centres opt not to make initial assessments.
3. To complete and submit centre reports to the Team Leader or Principal Moderator as required.

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.

You will be a qualified teacher.

Competencies Required

1. You will have the ability to work well under pressure.
2. You will have the ability to meet deadlines.
3. 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.