GCE A Level - History - Chair of Examiners

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Closing date:10 August 2014 at midnight 

We are currently recruiting for a Chair of Examiners for GCE History  

Qualification aims and objectives

The aims and objectives of the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced GCE in History are to enable students to:

  • develop their interest in and enthusiasm for history and an understanding of its intrinsic value and significance
  • acquire an understanding of different identities within society and an appreciation of aspects such as social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity, as appropriate
  • build on their understanding of the past through experiencing a broad and balanced course of study
  • improve as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds
  • develop the ability to ask relevant and significant questions about the past and to research them
  • acquire an understanding of the nature of historical study, for example that history is concerned with judgements based on available evidence and that historical judgements are provisional
  • develop their use and understanding of historical terms, concepts and skills
  • make links and draw comparisons within and/or across different periods and aspects of the past
  • organise and communicate their historical knowledge and understanding in different ways, arguing a case and reaching substantiated judgements.

 What this role is required to do?

  • To chair the Question Paper Evaluation Committee (QPEC) meeting(s).
  • To ensure the question paper(s) and mark schemes meet the requirements of the qualification as set out in the specification throughout the paper production process.
  • Have a clear understanding of the standard applied during the exam series and be able to apply and justify during the awarding process.
  • To chair the awarding meeting for each qualification in the designated subject or subject area, checking that the required standards are brought to bear in each examination component and in each subject as a whole. Have a clear understanding of changes in question paper accessibility, candidate profile and regulatory requirements.
  • To recommend mark boundaries for each grade in each subject at the conclusion of the awarding process.
  • To collaborate closely with the Qualification Delivery and Award Manager/Subject Leaders in carrying out all designated responsibilities.
  • Lead and manage the senior AA team, consisting of Chief Examiners, Principal Examiner/Moderator(s) and Deputy Chair of Examiners (where applicable). Advise on the selection, training and re-appointment of senior examiners and revisers.
  • Contribute to the senior AA performance review, identifying areas of development in discussion with QDAM/SL.
  • Keep up to date on the changes in the Education as well as regulatory requirements set by the regulator.
  • Re-mark work in connection with enquiries about results (EARs) of an examination.

 Experience and Qualifications Required

  • You will have a degree or equivalent in the relevant subject.
  • You will be a qualified teacher, with UK school-based teaching experience, in the relevant subject and qualification.
  • You will have assessment experience of leading a team of AAs in the relevant qualification.
  • You will have experience of managing people in an Educational environment.

Competencies Required

  • Decision making
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership/influencing
  • Change management/flexibility
  • Delivery focused

In addition to this:

  • you will have the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • you will be required to have excellent communication, strong organisation and IT skills.  


Application Information

We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.

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