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Reference:BTECLEART7
Closing date:12 November 2017 at midnight
The Lead Examiner (Art & Design - Unit 7) will be the responsible and accountable subject expert for specified externally assessed components within BTEC Nationals on programmes in a given sector and level - in terms of specification interpretation, and the accuracy and correctness of assessment items.
This vacancy is specifically for Unit 7 - Developing and Realising Creative Intentions
Responsibilities
The Lead Examiner will:
- Lead and support the development, production, review and amendment of externally assessed items for the area of subject responsibility
- Lead a team of examiners
- Lead on the awarding of assessment outcomes
- Keep up to date with changes in the sector
- Have detailed and up to date knowledge and understanding of the range of external assessment methodologies to be deployed
- Report to and update the Chief Examiner on a regular basis
- Produce an ‘end of exam series’ report within the parameters of a defined template in order to comment on national standards
- Report back to Pearson within agreed time-frames
- Contribute to Pearson’s ‘Ask the Expert’ service where required
- Represent Vocational Assessment or Pearson as required
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the work of Vocational Assessment in relation to this role.
Experience needed
- Substantial subject knowledge and expertise within the sector
- Significant experience in delivering and assessing vocational qualifications
- Experience in the production of external assessments within the sector
- Leading a team
Competencies required
- Decision Making
- Delivery Focused
- Leadership/Influencing
- Teamwork
- Maximising Potential in Self and Others
- Change management/flexibility
Please note this vacancy will close on the 5th November. Interviews will take place during the week of 13th November.
If you would like more information regarding this vacancy then please contact aaresourcing@pearson.com.
