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Reference:EE/HN/Mus
Closing date:31 May 2019 at midnight
We are currently recruiting for EEs for our HN Music sector.
Purpose of the role
- Undertake sampling of assessment and internal verification decisions for units from a range of programmes within a Principal Subject Area (PSA) in order to affirm that national standards have been achieved and upheld
- Support centres during the sampling process
- Support centres in the delivery of BTEC Higher National programmes to national standards.
Key Accountabilities
Covering a defined range of programmes within a PSA, the External Examiner will:
- Undertake sampling of student work within defined parameters and rules to establish whether assessment outcomes and internal verification processes meet national standards
- Provide sampling-related support and development to centres
- Produce reports for centres and pearson on the sampling undertaken, outcomes reached and support provided
- Apply appropriate sanctions where it is deemed that flawed assessment or internal verification decisions or processes mean that national standards are not met
- Produce targeted actions for centres to assist with remedial action where national standards are not being upheld
- Support centres to understand and implement identified actions
- Source materials for training and standardisation
- Report back to Pearson and centres following External Examiner activity within agreed service-level agreements
- Provide source materials for the standardisation of centre assessors, internal verifiers as requested
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the work of Technical & Professional Assessment in relation to this role
Previous Work Experience
Essential
- A working knowledge of the BTEC Higher National QCF standards with significant experience in delivering and assessing current BTEC Higher National RQF standards for the sector
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the field of assessment and delivery of BTEC Higher National qualifications for the sector
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Qualified to degree level or above in the sector
- Able to engage in online training and standardisation and to use technology-based approaches to communication and centre support
- Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills
- A good working knowledge of the sector Higher National specifications
- A customer-focused approach
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Develop and monitor clear action plans
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- IT literate with Word processing and Excel skills
- Secure and reliable internet connection
