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Reference:Principal Examiner/InternationalGCSE/Bangla
Closing date:26 September 2023 at midnight
Principal Examiners (international GCSE Bangla) produce appropriate assessment materials, including question papers and mark schemes, and are responsible for the standardization of its marking.
We are recruiting Principal Examiner for unit 4BA0 01.
Responsibilities
To produce draft papers and respond to any suggestions/amendments.
To set / approve questions and mark schemes - demonstrate the specification’s content and assessment criteria has been met in the question papers (may take the form of a grid). Its content should be clear and fit for purpose.
To attend the Question paper Evaluation Committee meeting (QPEC) and produce a final draft.
To ensure final question papers meet the specification content and assessment objectives.
To ensure parity of standards across optional questions and question papers
To monitor the marking standards of all examiners (including Assistant Principal Examiners, Team Leaders and Examiners), ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout.
To monitor the standards of examiners, advise on their appointment, training and reappointment.
To attend the awarding meeting, advise on mark ranges for the grade boundaries.
To submit an evaluation report on performance of the question paper.
Experience/qualifications needed
You will have experience of teaching the relevant subject and level
Qualified Teacher Status is desirable
You will have assessment experience in the relevant qualification
You will have experience of managing people
You will have the ability to meet deadlines.
Competencies required
You will be a clear and proactive communicator.
You will have the ability to work well under pressure.
You will possess effective decision making.
You will be able to maximize potential in yourself and others.
You will have the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
You will have strong organization and IT skills.
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