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Examiner - GCE A Level - Psychology (2016 Specification)

Pearson

Greater London

Remote

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a GCE Psychology Examiner to ensure the integrity of examination marking. This role involves marking candidates' responses both onscreen and traditionally, requiring a high level of subject knowledge and teaching experience. The examiner will work from home during the marking period from May to July, ensuring deadlines are met and standards maintained. If you possess a degree in psychology and have teaching experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to educational assessment in a flexible environment.

One academic year's teaching or lecturing experience in relevant subject.
Degree or equivalent qualification is required.

Mark candidates' responses accurately and consistently.
Submit samples to Team Leader and adhere to marking milestones.

Subject Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Deadline Management

Degree or Equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

ePEN

A GCE Psychology (2016 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
You will be a qualified teacher
We will consider applicants who have a psychology degree, but their teaching experience is in a different subject

Lecturing Experience

You will have one academic year's worth of lecturing experience
a. within the last 8 years
b. within the relevant 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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