Btec - Hn 4-7 - Health & Social Care - External Examiner (Hn)

7 days ago

London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

**External Examiner (EE)**

**BTEC Higher Nationals**

**Purpose of this Role**

Affirm national standards have been achieved and upheld

Monitor through external examiner sampling and visit activities, centres’ compliance with Pearson quality assurance expectations for RQF BTEC Higher National programmes

Support centres during the sampling process

Support centres in the delivery of BTEC Higher National programmes to national standards

**Key Accountabilities**

Covering a defined range of programmes within a sector, the External Examiner (EE) will:
Undertake sampling of assessed student work within defined parameters and rules to establish that centres are assessing learning outcomes in accordance with Pearson standards for its Higher National qualifications

Provide sampling-related support and development to centres

Produce reports for centres and Pearson on the sampling undertaken, outcomes reached, and support provided

Produce targeted actions for centres to assist with remedial actions where national standards are not being upheld

Support centres to understand and implement identified actions

Facilitate the Senior External Examiner (SEE) in sourcing materials for training and standardisation

Report back to Pearson and centres following EE activity within agreed service-level agreements

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the work of Technical and Professional Assessment in relation to this role

**Previous Experience**:
**Essential**:
Hold a qualification at least at Level 6 and a full and relevant competence qualification / professional body membership for working in the sector

Participation annually in online training and standardisation and successful completion of the set standardisation activity

**Desirable**:
Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the sector

A willingness to use technology-based approaches to communication and centre support

**Skills and Knowledge**

**Essential**:
Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills

Good working knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role

A customer-focused approach

The need to meet deadlines

Develop and monitor clear action plans

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

**Desirable**:
Word processing and intermediate Excel skills

**About Pearson**

We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.

**Application Information**

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

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**Closing date**:16 September 2025 at midnight

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