BTEC - HN 4-7 - Applied Science - Senior External Examiner

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Reference:SEE/AppSc 

Closing date:03 November 2020 at midnight 

Purpose of the Role:

Be the responsible expert in terms of specification interpretation and External Examiner (EE) standardisation for the HN Applied Science Levels 4-7. To monitor assessment and internal verification for a range of programmes at Levels 4-7 within a PSA in order to report on national standards across centres.


Previous Work Experience:

 

·         Substantial recent experience in verification of HNs and BTEC Professional Qualifications at Levels 4-7 within the sector

·         Significant experience in delivering and assessing HNs and BTEC Professional Qualifications at Levels 4-7

·         Higher level assessment and delivery experience across a range of qualifications

·         Be an A or B Grade Associate (from BTEC AA monitoring)

·         Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the field of assessment and delivery of vocational qualifications at Levels 4-7

 

Skills and Knowledge:

 

Essential

·         A clear understanding of the educational landscape and regulatory requirements for qualifications within the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF)

·         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

Desirable

·         Intermediate to advanced level skills in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel

·         Leading a team

·         Demonstrable people management skills

·         Roles of QAA and Ofqual

·         Knowledge of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)


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 or Ireland

·         Declare any conflicts of interest that could impact on the role

·         Have availability of 5 to 20 days, dependent upon the requirements and workload for the sector, in any given year

·         Abide by the terms of conditions as stated in the contract for work

 

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Welcome to Pearson, the world's leading learning company. We have a simple mission: to help people make more of their lives through learning. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in names like Edexcel, BTEC, NVQ and LCCI.


 We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

 


Application Information

We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.