GCSE Mathematics (2015 Specification) Principal Examiner

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Reference:GCSE Mathematics PE 

Closing date:23 November 2014 at midnight 

 The purposes of this qualification are to:

·          provide evidence of students’ achievements against demanding and fulfilling content, to give students the confidence that the mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding that they will have acquired during the course of their study are as good as that of the highest performing jurisdictions in the world

·          provide a strong foundation for further academic and vocational study and for employment, to give students the appropriate mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding to help them progress to a full range of courses in further and higher education. This includes Level 3 mathematics courses as well as Level 3 and undergraduate courses in other disciplines such as biology, geography and psychology, where the understanding and application of mathematics is crucial

·          provide (if required) a basis for schools and colleges to be held accountable for

·          the performance of all of their students.

 

The aims and objectives of the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 - 1) in Mathematics are to enable students to:

·          develop fluent knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts

·          acquire, select and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems

·          reason mathematically, make deductions and inferences, and draw conclusions

·          comprehend, interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms appropriate to the information and context.

 

What this role is required to do?

·         To produce and approve question paper(s) and mark scheme(s) from draft to finalised version to deadline. To ensure the final question papers meet the specification content and assessment objectives. The content should be accurate and fit for purpose.

·         To attend the Question Paper Evaluation Committee meeting (QPEC) and confirm a final draft.

·         Be responsible for a team of Assessment Associates (AA), Team Leaders and Assistant Principals where necessary. Lead, manage and monitor the standardisation of all marking during an exam session to deliver against key milestones.

·         To ensure parity of standards across the question paper(s) by monitoring the marking standards of all Assessment Associates, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout active involvement.

·         Report on the performance of Assessment Associates after completion of marking and maintain the integrity of Pearson through effective management of the teams.

·         Participate in the awarding activity for a unit of the qualification. To attend the awarding meeting, recommend appropriate mark ranges for the grade boundaries and produce supporting reports.

·         Complete a report on the performance of the question paper(s) for each examination series.

·         Re-mark work in connection with enquiries about results (EARs) of an examination.

·         Keep up to date on the changes in the Education as well as regulatory requirements set by the regulator.

·         Collect and prepare materials for Training from Pearson events as required.

·         Provide a reply as necessary to comments on and criticisms of examinations.

·         Complete the senior examiner review process with QDAM/SL by the required deadline.

 

Experience and Qualifications Required

·         You will have a relevant degree or equivalent in the subject.

·         You will ideally 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 examiners, ideally in the relevant qualification.

·         You will have experience of managing people.

 

Competencies Required

·         Decision making

·         Delivery focused

·         Leadership/influencing

·         Teamwork

·         Maximising Potential in self and others

·         Change management/flexibility

In addition to this:

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

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