General Qualifications Examiner - Internationally based

Job description

About Pearson We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.International Examiner We are currently looking to expand our Examining workforce ahead of our assessment activities. We are seeking applicants to mark our GCSE, GCE, International GCSE and International A Level qualifications in the following subject areas:AccountingArabicArt & DesignBanglaBangladeshi StudiesBiblical HebrewBiologyBusinessChemistryChineseDesign & TechnologyDramaEconomicsEnglishFrenchGeographyGermanGreekGujaratiHistoryIslamic StudiesJapaneseMathematicsPakistan StudiesPersianPhysical EducationPhysicsPoliticsPsychologyReligious StudiesSpanishScienceSinhalaSwahiliTurkishTamilUrduWe cannot accept applications from the following countries:ThailandCayman IslandsNigeriaThe Role An Examiner will mark candidates' responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to the conditions of recognition and examination procedures. 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 maintainedTo submit samples to your Team Leader at designated timesTo ensure milestones for marking are adhered toTo ensure all administration is completed as specifiedExperience and Qualifications Required You will have a degree or equivalentYou will be a qualified teacherYou will have at least one academic year's worth of teaching experience at GCSE (or International GCSE) or GCE (International A Level) level, within the last 8 yearsMust be fluent in writing and speaking EnglishYou should be currently working in a centre that runs Pearson qualificationsNOTE: Please indicate in the application form on "Teaching Experience" section the Pearson centre number of your school or institution that delivers Pearson qualifications.If you are currently teaching to a centre or institution that is not delivering Pearson qualification, you may submit your interest by answering the form link below.Competencies Required You will have the ability to work well under pressureYou will have the ability to meet deadlinesYou will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark schemeAdditional Information The marking period is between May-July. You must be available to mark to the agreed deadlines in this periodThe training required to mark as an examiner will take place remotely (online)Examiners will be required to undertake new examiner training before they can start marking. The training required to mark as an examiner will take place remotely (online)Contact If you have any queries, please contact the Associate Recruitment team via associate.pearson.com.Application Information #LI-KB1

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English