GCSE German Principal Examiner

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

About the Role

The Principal Examiner for GCSE German will play a crucial role in ensuring the high standards of our externally assessed units are maintained and consistent with the unit specification and assessment criteria.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the standardisation of Examiners to ensure consistency in marking and assessment.
  • Lead meetings such as pre-standardisation and standardisation, and participate in others like appeals against results and post-series reviews.
  • Select and mark items for validity as agreed at the pre-standardisation meeting.
  • Mark an allocation of live candidates' responses to quality assure as part of a supervisory role.
  • Prepare and collate materials for standardisation.
  • Support supervisors and Examiners in their roles.
  • Monitor the progress of supervisors/Examiners and review responses for clarification.
  • Act as a senior point of escalation across the quality assurance process.
  • Provide support across several versions of the paper, including all those introduced previously, and any versions introduced during the contractual period.
  • Monitor and report to the Assessment team after standardisation and completion of marking, submitting a completed feedback form for each supervisor/Examiner as directed.
  • Support in awarding activities by writing reports to the Awarding Committee, recommending grade boundaries, participating in the awarding activities, and other areas 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.
  • Submit reports on the series/candidate performance.
  • Provide support and written responses to complaints 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.

About Pearson

Pearson is a world-leading education company that has been changing the lives of learners for over 180 years. We are committed to a world that's always learning, and our aim is to help everyone achieve their full potential through learning.

Why Work with Us?

We offer a range of benefits and opportunities to help you grow and develop in your career, including:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Access to a range of employee benefits and discounts.

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