Reference:LETLEVELC&D 

Closing date:30 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.