iAL - Chemistry - Principal ExaminerLondon, United Kingdom
As we continue to transition to a digital environment, we know that it's essential to revisit and update our approaches to assessment delivery. Our aim is to create a more modern assessment delivery system that supports our Senior Associates better in their role by building associate capacity across the system, further supports our customers, and delivers the best outcomes for learners.
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Purpose The Principal Examiner is there to ensure that the standards of an externally assessed unit(s)/module(s)/component(s) are maintained and are consistent with the unit specification and assessment criteria. The Principal Examiner should oversee the standardisation of Examiners.
Core Services and Expectations Act at all times in a way which will not bring Pearson, its employees, and its representatives into disrepute.Read all Pearson policies and guidance prior to undertaking contracted activities.Respect the confidentiality of centres and learners.Attend any and all meetings or training sessions provided, relevant to your role, where requested by Pearson.Adhere to deadlines given by Pearson and ensure that all work is carried out to the best of an individual's ability.Remain respectful and advocate for others to ensure and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in a professional manner when carrying out services on behalf of Pearson.Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson software, relevant malware, appropriate virus protection software, a suitable internet connection, and a personal, secure email account.Communicate with Pearson and its centres in a timely manner when carrying out all designated responsibilities.Raise any concerns if you suspect or are made aware of any malpractice, maladministration, and/or Safeguarding issues.Role Specific Services and Expectations Ensuring the timely delivery of your contracted unit(s)/module(s)/component(s).Updating the mark scheme/guidance before the pre-standardisation meeting, taking into account actual candidates' responses and feedback from supervisors/Examiners.Leading meetings such as pre-standardisation and standardisation and participating in others such as appeals against results and post-series reviews.Selecting and marking items for validity as agreed at the pre-standardisation meeting.Marking an allocation of live candidates' responses, to quality assure as part of a supervisory role, where required.Preparing and collating materials for standardisation.Supporting supervisors and Examiners.Sampling supervisors/Examiners' initial marking and backreading responses, as directed.Monitoring the progress of supervisors/Examiners.Reviewing responses for clarification.Acting as a senior point of escalation across the quality assurance process.Providing support across several versions of the paper.Monitoring and reporting to the Assessment team after standardisation and completion of marking.Supporting in awarding activities by writing reports to the Awarding Committee and participating in the awarding activities.Completing the Senior Assessment Associate review process reflecting on your own challenges and successes.Submitting reports on the series/candidate performance.Providing support and written responses to complaints where required.Skills and Competencies Required Experience and knowledge of quality assurance and assessment practice.History of moderation and/or marking a regulated qualification.Proven ability to provide and co-ordinate training.A comprehensive knowledge of the specification for your specialist sector.High level of IT proficiency.Leadership experience in delivering qualifications.Knowledge of regulatory compliance and requirements.Report writing within a regulated industry.Experience and Qualifications Qualifications required to apply for your chosen role at Pearson will depend on the qualification you are delivering. Please contact Pearson ahead of your application if the requirements are not clear.
General Qualifications (e.g. GCSE/A LEVEL) Degree.A UK recognised teaching qualification.Please note upon successful application Pearson may ask you to provide proof of the qualifications required.
Application Information We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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