International GCSE - Sinhala - Principal Examiner

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Reference:IGCSE/PE/Sinhala/2014 

Closing date:31 March 2015 at midday 

Experience/qualifications needed

  • You will have experience of teaching Sinhala, ideally at GCSE level.

Competencies required

  • You will be a good communicator with sound organisational skills.
  • You will have the ability to work well under pressure.
  • You will have the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Must have experience of maintaining standards of teaching/marking quality in the subject area within schools/colleges/FE.


  • Description:

    • 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 be responsible for marking candidates' responses, ensuring accuracy and consistency of standards throughout.
    • To attend the awarding meeting, advise on mark ranges for the grade boundaries.
    • To submit an evaluation report on performance of the question paper.

Application Information

Applications should be made via the online application form and selection exercise.

Short-listed applicants will be invited to attend an interview in central London and complete a task before hand.

Additional Information