BTEC - HN 4-7 - HN ESport - External Examiner (HN)

Purpose of this Role

• Provide Pearson education centre and tutors with advice on programme and assessment design and delivery.
• Contribute to quality enhancement of the delivery through external examiner sampling and visit activities.
• Ensure centres' compliance with Pearson quality assurance expectations for RQF BTEC Higher National programmes.
• Affirm national standards have been achieved and upheld.
• Support centres in the delivery and assessment of BTEC Higher National programmes to national standards.

Key Accountabilities

Covering a defined range of programmes within a sector, the External Examiner (EE) will:

• Undertake sampling of assessed student work to establish outcomes are in accordance with Pearson and professional standards for Higher National qualifications.
• Provide sampling-related reports, feedback and development advice to centres and Pearson.
• Produce quality assurance reports for centres and Pearson on the sampling undertaken, outcomes reached, and support provided.
• Apply appropriate sanctions, in consultation with the team, where necessary to assure quality of learning, teaching, assessment and professionalism.
• Work with centres to develop and implement action plans where standards are not being upheld.
• Facilitate sourcing materials for training and standardisation events.
• Participate annually in online training and standardisation activities.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role of External Examiner.

Previous Experience:

Essential:

• Experience in esports education and the esports ecosystem, or in esports or related industry or related experience in any of the following in Business, Media and/or Sports sectors.

Pathway Experience requirement/Qualifications:

• Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Esports (General).
• Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Esports (General).
• Business/Media/Sports/IT related undergraduate/postgraduate degree.
• Esports experience in education or related industry.
• Prior experience in grading, examination, sampling, or a related role is preferred.
• Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Esports (Operations Management).
• Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Esports (Operations Management).
• Business related undergraduate/postgraduate degree.
• Esports experience in education or related industry.
• Prior experience in grading, examination, sampling, or a related role is preferred.
• Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Esports (Production).
• Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Esports (Production).
• Media related undergraduate/postgraduate degree.
• Esports experience in education or related industry.
• Prior experience in grading, examination, sampling, or a related role is preferred.
• Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Esports (Athlete Support and Development).
• Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Esports (Athlete Support and Development).
• Sports related undergraduate/postgraduate degree.
• Esports experience in education or related industry.
• Prior experience in grading, examination, sampling, or a related role is preferred.
• Familiarity with the esports industry, popular games, esports culture, policies and the competitive landscape.
• Evidence of recent, relevant continuing professional development (CPD) in the sector that demonstrates broad sector currency.

Desirable:

• Experience in delivering and assessing BTEC Higher National qualifications in the subject areas.
• A willingness to use technology-based approaches to communication and centre support.
• International education experience related to the healthcare sector.
• Previous external examining experience for RQF/FHEQ levels 4/5.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

• Hold a recognised qualification at least at FEHQ Level 6.
• A student and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work within the scope of service level agreements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using technology to communicate with a variety of individuals and teams.
• A good working knowledge of the specifications relevant to the sector.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of BTEC Higher National delivery and assessment.
• Using systems approaches to quality enhancement.
• Word processing, presentation (in-person and virtual) and intermediate Excel skills.

About Pearson

• We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.
• Welcome to Pearson, the world's leading learning company. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally.
• We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.

Application Information

We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.