Principal Examiner Role

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

About the Role

The Principal Examiner is responsible for ensuring the standards of an externally assessed unit(s)/module(s)/component(s) are maintained and consistent with the unit specification and assessment criteria.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the standardisation of Moderators
  • Ensure the timely delivery of contracted unit(s)/module(s)/component(s)
  • Update the mark scheme/guidance before the pre-standardisation meeting
  • Lead meetings such as pre-standardisation and standardisation
  • Mark an allocation of live candidates' responses
  • Prepare and collate materials for standardisation and assessment
  • Support supervisors and Examiners
  • Sample supervisors/Examiners initial marking via an accompanied visit
  • Monitor progress of supervisors/Examiners
  • Act as a senior point of escalation across the quality assurance process

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
  • A comprehensive knowledge of the specification for your specialist sector

About Pearson

Pearson is a world-leading education company that provides learning materials, technologies, and assessment solutions to help people of all ages achieve their ambitions.

Why Join Us

At Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning. We're a bold and innovative company that's passionate about making a difference in education.



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