Examiner - GCE A Level (New Specifications)

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Reference:EX(NS2016) 

Closing date:11 November 2016 at midnight 

We are now recruiting examiners for our recently redeveloped GCE A Level specifications in the following subjects: 

Biology B 

Biology Salters Nuffield

Business Studies

Chemistry  

Drama and Theatre Studies   

Economics A

Economics B

English Language & Literature

English Language

English Literature

French

German 

Geography 

History

Music 

Physical Education 

Physics

Psychology

Spanish

Whether you have recently started teaching one of our new specifications or you are simply interested in further assessment work, this is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your understanding knowledge of our new WCQ (World Class Qualifications) GCE A Levels.  

An Examiner marks candidates’ responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to Code of Practice and examination procedures. All of the new specification subjects will be marked onscreen using our ePEN system, which can be done in your spare time from home. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.

 

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 one academic year's worth of teaching experience: 
  1. within the last 8 years
  2. within the relevant qualification and subject 
  3. since qualifying as a teacher
  • You will have a degree or equivalent
  • You will be a qualified teacher

 

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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