We are currently recruiting for a Lead Examiner (End Point Assessment): Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker
Purpose of the Role
For specified externally assessed components within End Point Assessments, in a given role, sector and/or level, the Lead Examiner will be the responsible and accountable subject expert for an externally assessed unit - in terms of specification interpretation, and the accuracy and correctness of assessment items.
Key Accountabilities
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.
The Assessment Development Process
For the development of external assessments, the Lead Examiner will:
- write new external assessments in line with SAMs for a given unit
- be responsible for the quality of all items deployed for external assessment
- assist with the statistical analysis of external assessment data
- advise Pearson of any changes which could have an impact on items’ performance
- ensure all items provide a valid and fair test of achievement
- check the sense and meaning of items
- input and lead on the training for item writing as required
- lead on the standardisation of item writers as required
- attend QPEC meeting(s) to finalise external assessment instruments
- review amended external assessment instruments as necessary
- sign off content or amend when requested to do so
- respond to queries from Pearson concerning technical issues with items.
For the delivery of external assessments, the Lead Examiner will:
- lead on the pre-standardisation of the senior examining team
- lead on the training and standardisation of Examiners
- lead on the monitoring of Examiners during the marking period
- be responsible for the quality of marking
- be responsible for the awarding of external assessment outcomes
- provide timely feedback on Examiner performance at the end of each exam series
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Previous Work Experience:
Essential:
- Substantial subject knowledge and expertise within the sector (teaching and/or working)
- Significant experience in delivering and assessing vocational qualifications
- Experience in the production of external assessments within the sector
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the field of assessment of vocational qualifications
- Leading a team
Desirable:
- Experience of advising and supporting others in the production of external assessment within the sector.
- Experience of marking and results delivery, to include the examination process, pre-standardisation and standardisation activities, and awarding
- Experience of teaching or assessing externally assessed qualifications
- Experience of analysing statistical data in relation to performance of tested items.
Skills and Knowledge:
Essential:
- A clear understanding of the educational landscape and regulatory requirements for qualifications
- Detailed knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role
- Excellent report writing skills
- Ability to edit materials to ensure they are grammatically correct and fit for purpose
- Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills
- Ability to understand the implications of decisions taken on Pearson’s behalf and not to operate outside the sphere of responsibility defined within this job description
- Demonstrable people management skills
Desirable:
· Intermediate to advanced level skills in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
Requirements:
Any associate undertaking this role must:
· Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson required software
· Have a suitable internet connection
· Have a personal and secure email account
· Have a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland
· Declare any conflicts of interest that could impact on the role
· Have availability of a minimum of 10 days, depending upon the requirements and workload for the sector, in any given year for attending meetings
· Abide by the terms of conditions as stated in the contract for work
