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Visiting Examiner - GCE A Level - Drama and Theatre (2016 Specification)

Pearson

Greater London

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated GCE Drama Visiting Examiner to ensure high standards in candidate assessments. This role involves visiting educational centres to evaluate candidates' performances during practical examinations and oral assessments. With a focus on maintaining rigorous marking criteria, you will play a vital role in upholding educational standards. Ideal candidates will possess a degree, qualified teacher status, and relevant teaching experience. If you thrive under pressure and have a passion for education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent required along with qualified teacher status.
  • One academic year's teaching experience needed within the last 8 years.

Responsibilities

  • Visit centres to mark candidates' performance based on established criteria.
  • Report any assessment difficulties and submit written reports.

Skills

Subject Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

IT Literacy

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

A GCE Drama (2016 Specification) Visiting Examiner will be responsible for marking candidates' performance by visiting centres and ensuring the overall standards are maintained.

Centre visits involve marking forms of examination work, conducting and marking oral examinations, or being present at practical examinations where the activity of candidates has to be observed as part of the marking procedure. Visits are carried out on dates agreed between the Visiting Examiner and the centre.

Responsibilities
  • To visit centres and mark the performance of candidates in accordance with published marking criteria and procedures, ensuring the overall standards are maintained.
  • To report any difficulties encountered during the assessment to Pearson.
  • To undertake an agreed allocation of local centres.
  • To submit written reports to the Chief Examiner and/or Team Leaders.
Experience/Qualifications Needed
  • You will have a degree or equivalent.
  • You will be a qualified teacher.
  • You will have one academic year's (full time or part time) worth of teaching experience:
  • a. within the last 8 years
  • b. within the relevant qualification and subject
  • c. since qualifying as a teacher
Competencies Required
  • You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme.
  • You will have the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • You will be IT literate.
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