Principal Examiner
Responsible for papers 1GK0 4F & 4H (writing paper)
Purpose
To produce appropriate assessment materials, including question papers and mark schemes, and be responsible for the standardisation of its marking.
Responsibilities
- To produce a working draft paper / respond to any amendments or suggestions and produce a draft paper.
- To set / approve questions and mark schemes - demonstrate the specification's content and assessment criteria has been met in the question papers (may take the form of a grid). Its content should be clear and fit for purpose.
- To attend the Question paper Evaluation Committee meeting (QPEC) and produce a final draft.
- To ensure final question papers meet the specification content and assessment objectives.
- To ensure parity of standards across optional questions and question papers.
- To monitor the marking standards of all examiners (including Assistant Principal Examiners, Team Leaders and Examiners), ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout.
- To monitor the standards of examiners, advise on their appointment, training and reappointment.
- To attend the awarding meeting, advise on mark ranges for the grade boundaries.
- To submit an evaluation report on performance of the question paper.
Experience/Qualifications Needed
- You will have experience of teaching the relevant subject and level.
- Qualified Teacher Status is desirable.
- You will have assessment experience in the relevant qualification.
- You will have experience of managing people.
- You will have the ability to meet deadlines.
Competencies Required
- You will be a clear and proactive communicator.
- You will have the ability to work well under pressure.
- You will possess effective decision making.
- You will be able to maximize potential in yourself and others.
- You will have strong organization and IT skills.
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