T Level - Media - Lead Examiner (T Levels)

Reference:LEMEDIATLEVEL 

Closing date:07 November 2023 at midnight 

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Purpose

For specified externally assessed components within the T Level programme in a given sector at level 3, the Lead Examiner will be the responsible and accountable subject expert for an externally assessed unit - in terms of specification interpretation, and the accuracy and correctness of assessment items.

Key Accountabilities

The Lead Examiner will:

● Work with employers and providers to create assessments

● Lead and support the development, production, review and amendment of externally assessed items for the area of subject responsibility

● Lead a team of examiners

● Lead on the awarding of assessment outcomes

● Keep up to date with changes in the sector

● Have detailed and up to date knowledge and understanding of the range of external assessment methodologies to be deployed

● Report to and update the chief examiner on a regular basis

● Produce an ‘end of exam series’ report within the parameters of a defined template in order to comment on national standards (also known as a Lead Examiners Report)

● Report back to Pearson within agreed time-frames

● Contribute to Pearson’s ‘ask the expert’ service where required

● Represent vocational assessment or Pearson as required

● Undertake any other duties appropriate to the work of vocational assessment in relation to this role.

The Assessment development process

For the development of external assessments, the Lead Examiner will:

● Write new external assessments in line with Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs) for a given unit/component

● Be responsible for the quality of all items deployed for external assessment

● Assist with the statistical analysis of external assessment data

● Advise Pearson of any changes which could have an impact on items’ performance

● Ensure all items provide a valid and fair test of achievement

● Input and lead on the training for item writing (if required)

● Lead on the standardisation of item writers as required

● Attend Question Paper Evaluation Committee (QPEC) meeting(s) to finalise external assessments

● Review amended external assessments as necessary

● ‘Sign off’ on the quality and appropriateness of the assessment or amend when requested to do so

● Respond to queries from Pearson concerning technical issues with items.

For the delivery of external assessments, the Lead Examiner will:

● Lead on the pre-standardisation of the senior examining team

● Lead on the training and standardisation of examiners

● Lead on the monitoring of examiners during the marking period

● Be responsible for the quality of marking

● Be responsible for the awarding of external assessment outcomes

● Provide timely feedback on examiner performance at the end of each exam series

Person Specification

Essential

● Substantial subject knowledge and expertise within the sector

● Significant experience in delivering and assessing vocational qualifications

● Experience in the production of external assessments within the sector

● Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) in the field of Assessment of vocational qualifications

● Leading a team

Desirable:

● Experience of advising and supporting others in the production of external assessment within the sector.

● Experience of marking and results delivery, to include the examination

● Process, pre-standardisation and standardisation activities, and Awarding

● Experience of teaching or assessing externally assessed qualifications

● Experience of analysing statistical data in relation to performance of tested items.

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