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Examiner - GCSE - Geography (2016 Specification)

Pearson

Greater London

Remote

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated GCSE Geography Examiner to ensure high standards in marking candidates' responses. This role involves marking scripts accurately, adhering to deadlines, and maintaining overall quality. With the flexibility of marking from home using ePEN, this position is ideal for qualified teachers with a strong subject knowledge. Join a dynamic team during the marking period from May to July, where your expertise will contribute significantly to educational assessments. If you thrive under pressure and are committed to educational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • A degree or equivalent and qualified teacher status are required.
  • One year of teaching experience within the last 8 years is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Mark scripts accurately and consistently to maintain standards.
  • Submit samples to the Team Leader at designated times.

Skills

Subject Knowledge
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Meeting Deadlines

Education

Degree or Equivalent
Qualified Teacher Status
Teaching Experience

Tools

ePEN

Job description

A GCSE Geography (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.

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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