Examiner - GCE A Level - Business Studies (2016 Specification) - Fully Remote

This job is with Pearson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

A GCE Business Studies Examiner marks candidates' responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to conditions of recognition and examination procedures. Most subjects will be marked onscreen using ePEN, which can be done from home. A few subjects are still marked in the traditional method, using paper scripts sent through the post. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.

We are also looking for:

Examiner - GCSE Business (2017 specification)

Examiner - iAL Business Studies (2017 specification)

Examiner - iGCSE Business Studies (2017 specification)

We are also looking for:

Examiner- GCE A Level - Economics (2015 Specification)

Examiner - GCE A Level Economics B (2016 specification)

Responsibilities

• To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained
• To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times
• To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to
• To ensure all administration is completed as specified

Experience/ Qualifications Needed

• You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience:
• a. within the last 8 years
• b. within the relevant qualification and subject
• You will have a degree or equivalent

Competencies Required

• You will have the ability to work well under pressure
• You will have the ability to meet deadlines
• You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme

Additional Information

• The marking period is between May - July.
• The training required to mark as an examiner will take place between May and June.

About Pearson

Welcome to Pearson, the world's leading learning company. We have a simple mission: to help people make more of their lives through learning. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.