GCSE Biology Chair of Examiners

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time
About the Role

Pearson is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Chair of Examiners to lead our team of examiners and moderators for GCSE Biology. As a representative of the company, you will be responsible for maintaining standards across different specifications and methods of assessment, from year to year, and reporting back to the Assessment team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain standards across different specifications and methods of assessment, from year to year.
  • Report back to the Assessment team on the performance of the candidate/series, as well as marking and moderating candidates' responses.
  • Support the Principal Examiner in their role and provide feedback on examination days.
  • Review and approve the team of supervisors in conjunction with the Assessment team.
  • Attend and contribute to pre-standardisation, standardisation, and pre-award meetings alongside the assessment team.
  • Sample marking/moderation from the Principal Examiners/Moderators using the appropriate Pearson systems.
  • Act as a senior point of escalation across the quality assurance process.
  • Undertake accompanied ad hoc moderation/examination visits where necessary.
  • Carry out sense check and comparative judgement activities following pre-award meetings where required.
  • Stand as Chair for the awarding meeting to ensure national standards are met.
  • Complete a Chair of Examiners report following the conclusion of the awarding discussion, where required.
  • Complete the Senior Assessment Associate review process reflecting on your own challenges and successes and attending a follow-up meeting with the assessment team where required.
Requirements
  • Experience and knowledge of quality assurance and assessment practice.
  • History of moderation and/or marking a regulated qualification.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Proven ability to provide and co-ordinate training such as standardisation and other standards-related activities.
  • A comprehensive knowledge of the specification for your specialist sector, including internal and external requirements.
What We Offer

Pearson is a world-leading education company that provides high-quality qualifications and assessments to learners around the world. As a Chair of Examiners, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals and contribute to the development of our qualifications.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are a motivated and experienced professional who is passionate about education, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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