Reference:SMETLHealth
Closing date:12 May 2025 at midnight
INTRODUCTION:
T Levels are two-year qualifications for 16-19 year olds which combine practical and theoretical learning. Pearson has recently won the tender to offer the T Level in Health and we are currently seeking subject matter experts to review and revise some aspects of the qualification.
This is a major project which is likely to run to December 2025.
ROLE SUMMARY:
An external Subject Matter Expert provides up-to-date sector or subject specific expertise that feeds into the development of the given qualification(s). The Subject Matter Expert must have current sector/subject knowledge and experience relevant to the qualification(s) in question.
In particular, we are interested to hear from applicants with up-to-date occupational expertise in the following areas:
• Adult nursing
• Midwifery
• Children and young people
• Mental health
• Therapy team support.
RESPONSIBILITIES/TYPICAL TASKS:
• Working alongside Pearson Development Managers and the wider qualification development team
• Commenting on the appropriateness of sector/subject content within the qualification(s)/unit(s)
• Contributing to scoping activities to determine the appropriateness of the proposed qualification(s)
• Reviewing qualification subject/sector content and sample assessment materials appropriate for the subject/sector.
ESSENTIAL:
• Current sector experience/applied subject knowledge with at least two years’ experience
• Good communication skills: good standard of written English and ability to offer constructive feedback clearly and concisely
• Confident use of IT and word processing
• Ability to follow a brief and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to adapt to changing guidelines and attend training as required.
DESIRABLE:
• Educated to a level 4 standard (HNC/1st year degree) or above with relevant qualifications for the particular sector/subject area, or substantial vocational experience (at least 3 years)
• Knowledge and experience of conducting and/or writing assessments within the subject area (as a teacher/tutor or within an educational environment) or experience in assessing/verifying/delivering training for qualifications
• Knowledge and experience of the educational context either through teaching/training, a suitable educational qualification or awarding organisation experience.
Application Options
To take advantage of this opportunity complete our online application
If you have any further queries, or you need any additional support with your application, please contact the Associate Helpdesk team via the Pearson Support Portal.
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