Principal Examiner Role at Pearson

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 Examiners
  • 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
  • Sample supervisors/Examiners' initial marking and backreading responses
  • Monitor the progress of supervisors/Examiners
  • Review responses for clarification
  • Act as a senior point of escalation across the quality assurance process
  • Support in awarding activities

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 helps people make progress in their lives through learning. We are committed to a world that's always learning, and we're bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better.



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