Examiner - GCE A Level History (2016 Specification) - Newly Qualified Teacher

Reference:Ex/GCE/History/NQT 

Pearson are now accepting applications for Examiners from newly qualified teachers (NQTs), as well as experienced teachers.

As a NQT, working as an Examiner will provide you with an excellent opportunity to enhance your knowledge of the assessment cycle and will increase your familiarity with the new specification. 

A GCSE History (2016 Specification) Examiner marks candidates’ responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to conditions of recognition and examination procedures. Most subjects will be marked onscreen using ePEN, which can be done from home. A few subjects are still marked in the traditional method, using paper scripts sent through the post. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.

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Responsibilities

  • To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained

  • To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times

  • To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to

  • To ensure all administration is completed as specified

 

Experience/qualifications needed

  • You will have a degree or equivalent

  • You will be a qualified teacher

  • You will be in your NQT year of teaching GCE A Level History. 

   

 

Competencies required

  • You will have the ability to work well under pressure

  • You will have the ability to meet deadlines

  • You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme

 

Additional information

  • The marking period is between May - July.

  • The training required to mark as an examiner will take place between May and June.

 

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