OCR SR Physics Author GCSE

OCR is currently seeking an Author for the Physics GCSE for the following units:

1. J259/02: Depth in physics (Foundation Tier)
2. J259/04: Depth in physics (Higher Tier)

If you are already working with Cambridge Assessment you will have an account and an Assessment Specialist ID, so please use the following link to update your profile and search for new opportunities: https://asportal.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/irj/portal

The Author will produce assessment material items that are innovative, engaging and accessible to all candidates. The Profile for this task provides details about the specific activities involved.

You will need appropriate subject and assessment expertise within the UK education system, the ability to review material to a specified brief and have a clear understanding of the candidate experience. The ability to use IT systems and applications confidently is essential.

Please note, if you are involved in the production of live material you cannot undertake training development or training delivery tasks for OCR.

Your brief is to produce a selection of items and mark schemes/answer keys (where relevant) for the units J259/02: Depth in physics (Foundation Tier) and J259/04: Depth in physics (Higher Tier). The items and the mark scheme must reflect the level of demand, format and style of the sample assessment materials for the relevant unit. (It is not necessary to create an entire paper)

The range and number of items produced should be sufficient to demonstrate your ability to fulfil the author role being applied for and create assessment materials which are innovative, engaging and accessible to candidates.

All items must be:

• fit for purpose, i.e. valid, reliable, and error free
• consistent with the requirements of the specification
• mapped/targeted (as appropriate) to
  • assessment objectives/assessment criteria/learning outcomes
  • level of demand/grades
  • specification content/coverage
• in line with Equality Act requirements
• as inclusive as possible, using appropriate language

Please attach your exercise to your application prior to submitting.

We require two references in support of your application. Please forward the reference request form to your chosen referees and ask them to submit to senior.recruitment@ocr.org.uk by the above closing date. Please note all successful applications may be subject to right to work checks.

Please click 'apply' and ensure that you fully complete all the information required before submitting your application. Selection will be based upon the information provided and will take place after the closing date. We will notify you of the outcome within three weeks.

If you require any further information, please feel free to email us at senior.recruitment@ocr.org.uk.