BTEC - HN 4-7 - HN ESport - External Examiner (HN)

Provide Pearson education centre and tutors with advice on programme and assessment design and delivery.  

Contribute to quality enhancement of the delivery through external examiner sampling and visit activities 

Ensure centres' compliance with Pearson quality assurance expectations for RQF BTEC Higher National programmes 

Affirm national standards have been achieved and upheld 

Support centres in the delivery and assessment of BTEC Higher National programmes to national standards. 

Undertake sampling of assessed student work to establish outcomes are in accordance with Pearson, and professional standards for Higher National qualifications 

Provide sampling-related reports, feedback and development advice to centres and Pearson 

Produce quality assurance reports for centres and Pearson on the sampling undertaken, outcomes reached, and support provided 

Apply appropriate sanctions, in consultation with the team, where necessary to assure quality of learning, teaching, assessment and professionalism 

Work with centres to develop and implement action plans where standards are not being upheld 

Facilitate sourcing materials for training and standardisation events 

Participate annually in online training and standardisation activities 

Undertake any other duties appropriate role of External Examiner 

Experience in esports education and the esports ecosystem, or in esports or related industry or related experience in any of the following in Business, Media and/or Sports sectors 

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Familiarity with the esports industry, popular games, esports culture, policies and the competitive landscape. 

Evidence of recent, relevant continuing professional development (CPD) in the sector that demonstrates broad sector currency 

Experience in delivering and assessing BTEC Higher National qualifications in the subject areas 

A willingness to use technology-based approaches to communication and centre support 

International education experience related to the healthcare sector 

Previous external examining experience for RQF/FHEQ levels 4/5 

Hold a recognised qualification at least at FEHQ Level 6  

A student and customer-focused approach 

Ability to meet tight deadlines and work within the scope of service level agreements  

Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills  

Experience using technology to communicate with a variety of individuals and teams 

A good working knowledge of the specifications relevant to the sector 

Ability to work effectively as part of a team 

Knowledge of BTEC Higher National delivery and assessment 

Using systems approaches to quality enhancement  

Word processing, presentation (in-person and virtual) and intermediate Excel skills 

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