Principal Moderator

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

Principal Moderator - BTEC Tech Awards (Sept 22) - Child Development (BCD01)

About Pearson

Pearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the apprentice at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at

Overview of the Principal Moderator role:

The Principal Moderator is responsible to the Chief Examiner for ensuring that the standards of the internally assessed unit/component are maintained and are consistent with the unit specification and assessment criteria. The Principal Moderator is responsible for the setting of coursework tasks/set assignments and the standardising of moderators.

*Responsibilities: *

  • Undertake the setting of coursework tasks/set assignments in line with the qualification criteria, and standardise coursework moderation
  • Compile exemplar work, annotated to show how the assessment criteria are to be applied
  • Ensure that moderators meet the standardisation requirements and take action if any moderator fails to maintain the required standard
  • Ensure that all moderators correctly interpret and apply the assessment criteria and that they are using the same criteria as the awarding organisation provides for the internal assessors
  • Monitor the standards of any Assistant Principal Moderators, Team Leaders and moderators
  • Ensure that appropriate preparatory, follow up and remedial work with centres is carried out
  • Be involved in the awarding process and advise members on how the component functioned and recommend preliminary mark ranges for the judgemental grade boundaries
  • Submit to the Chief Examiner an evaluation report on issues relating to the performance of the component.
  • In conjunction with the Chief Examiner/Moderator takes account of feedback from previous assessment sessions (including recommendations from relevant monitoring reports), as well as feedback from Assessment/Chair of Examiners/Reviser/Language Specialist and CPM.
  • Confirms materials are ready to progress to QPEC stage and ensures committee agree on final wording of set assignment.
  • Reviews set assignment to ensure content is free from error

Experience and Qualifications Required:

  • You have a degree or equivalent.
  • You are a qualified teacher.
  • You will have experience of teaching the relevant subject and level.
  • You will have assessment experience up to Team Leader level in the relevant qualification.
  • Applicants must have a teaching qualification and a minimum of one full academic year of teaching experience in the relevant subject area/sector within the last 8 years.
  • We require two references in support of any application.

Competencies required:

Applicants should have:

  • Experience of managing people and teams
  • The ability to work well under pressure
  • The ability to meet deadlines
  • Availability to attend a variety of key meetings and events to support essential quality assurance activities.

Application Information We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.

Closing date: 30 September 2024 at midnight


  • GCSE Drama Moderator

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    **Job Summary**We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced GCSE Drama Moderator to join our team at Pearson. As a GCSE Drama Moderator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our examination process.**Key Responsibilities**Carry out the moderation of parts of a subject examination, such as coursework, projects, and...

  • GCSE Drama Moderator

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    **Job Summary**We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced GCSE Drama Moderator to join our team at Pearson. As a GCSE Drama Moderator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our examination process.**Key Responsibilities**Carry out the moderation of parts of a subject examination, such as coursework, projects, and...

  • Examination Moderator

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Examination Moderator to join our team at Pearson. As a key member of our assessment team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and integrity of our examination processes.Key ResponsibilitiesTo review and moderate centre assessments of candidate work in accordance with agreed assessment criteria and...

  • Examination Moderator

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Examination Moderator to join our team at Pearson. As a key member of our assessment team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and integrity of our examination processes.Key ResponsibilitiesTo review and moderate centre assessments of candidate work in accordance with agreed assessment criteria and...

  • Principal Moderator

    6 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    About PearsonPearson is a global education company that helps people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning.We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people.Our RoleThe Principal Moderator is responsible to the Chief Examiner for ensuring that the standards of the...

  • Principal Moderator

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    About PearsonPearson is a global education company that helps people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning.We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people.Our RoleThe Principal Moderator is responsible to the Chief Examiner for ensuring that the standards of the...

  • GCSE English Moderator

    13 hours ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced GCSE English Moderator to join our team at Pearson. As a GCSE English Moderator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our GCSE English qualifications.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct moderation of centre assessment of candidates' work in accordance with agreed...

  • GCSE English Moderator

    16 hours ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced GCSE English Moderator to join our team at Pearson. As a GCSE English Moderator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our GCSE English qualifications.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct moderation of centre assessment of candidates' work in accordance with agreed...

  • English Literature Moderator

    19 hours ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced English Literature Moderator to join our team at Pearson. As a Moderator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our GCSE English Literature assessments.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct moderation of centre assessment samples to ensure they meet our assessment criteria...

  • English Literature Moderator

    16 hours ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced English Literature Moderator to join our team at Pearson. As a Moderator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our GCSE English Literature assessments.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct moderation of centre assessment samples to ensure they meet our assessment criteria...

  • GCSE Art Moderator

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    Position: Art & Design Visiting Moderator Reference Code: VM/GCSE/A&D(NS) The role of the Art & Design Visiting Moderator involves engaging with educational institutions to oversee the moderation of various forms of student work that have been initially evaluated by teacher examiners within those institutions. Each moderator is assigned a specific number of...

  • Lead Assessment Moderator

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    Pearson Lead Assessment Moderator - BTEC Tech Awards - Child DevelopmentPosition Overview:The Lead Assessment Moderator plays a crucial role in upholding the integrity and consistency of the internally assessed components in accordance with the unit specifications and evaluation criteria. This position involves overseeing the development of coursework tasks...

  • Lead Assessment Moderator

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    Pearson Lead Assessment Moderator - BTEC Tech Awards - Child DevelopmentPosition Overview:The Lead Assessment Moderator plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and standards of the internally assessed units/components, ensuring alignment with the unit specifications and assessment criteria.About Pearson:Pearson stands as the premier global learning...

  • English Language Moderator

    37 minutes ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced English Language Moderator to join our team at Pearson. As a Moderator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and consistency of our examination processes.Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out the moderation of parts of a subject examination, such as coursework, projects, and special...

  • GCSE English Language Moderator

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    Pearson seeks a GCSE English Language Moderator to ensure the accurate and fair assessment of student work. As a GCSE English Language Moderator, you will play a vital role in upholding the quality and integrity of our qualifications. You will review the assessments submitted by teachers at educational institutions, ensuring they align with the established...

  • GCSE Physical Education Moderator

    1 day ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced GCSE Physical Education Moderator to join our team at Pearson. As a GCSE Physical Education Moderator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our GCSE Physical Education qualifications.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct moderation of centre assessment of candidates' work in...

  • GCSE Physical Education Moderator

    1 day ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced GCSE Physical Education Moderator to join our team at Pearson. As a GCSE Physical Education Moderator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our GCSE Physical Education qualifications.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct moderation of centre assessment of candidates' work in...

  • Moderation Specialist

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a Visiting Moderator to join our team at Pearson. As a Visiting Moderator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our examination processes.Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out the moderation of parts of a subject examination, such as coursework, projects, and special studies, which are marked initially by...

  • Moderation Specialist

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a Visiting Moderator to join our team at Pearson. As a Visiting Moderator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our examination processes.Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out the moderation of parts of a subject examination, such as coursework, projects, and special studies, which are marked initially by...

  • Visiting Moderator

    19 hours ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    **Job Summary**We are seeking a highly skilled Visiting Moderator to join our team at Pearson. As a Visiting Moderator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our GCSE Art & Design examinations.**Key Responsibilities**Conduct moderation of student work, ensuring that it meets the required standards and criteria.Undertake...