General Qualifications Examiner - Internationally based

Reference: IntEx1906

We are currently looking to expand our Examining workforce ahead of our assessment activities in 2021. We are seeking applicants to mark our GCSE, GCE, International GCSE and International A Level qualifications in the following subject areas:

• Arabic

• Art & Design

• Bangla

• Bangladeshi Studies

• Biblical Hebrew

• Biology

• Business

• Chemistry

• Chinese

• Design & Technology

• Drama

• Economics

• English

• Geography

• History

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Politics

• Psychology

• Religious Studies

• Science

• Urdu

We are looking to recruit Examiners in the following regions only:

• Bahrain

• China

• Egypt

• Europe

• Hong Kong

• Jordan

• Oman

• Saudi Arabia

• Singapore

• Sri Lanka

• Turkey

• UAE

• Vietnam

If you are a qualified teacher based in any of the countries listed and have teaching experience in any of the subjects stated, we are interested in hearing from you

If you are a qualified teacher based outside of the countries listed and/or are experienced in a subject area that is not currently being recruited for, you may register you interest by completing this . We will then contact you if opportunities become available in the future.

The Role

An Examiner will mark candidates’ responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to the conditions of recognition and examination procedures. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.

Responsibilities

• To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained

• To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times

• To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to

• To ensure all administration is completed as specified

Experience and Qualifications Required

• You will have a degree or equivalent

• You will be a qualified teacher

• You will have at least one academic year’s worth of teaching experience at GCSE (or International GCSE) or GCE (International A Level) level, within the last 8 years

• Must be fluent in writing and speaking English

Competencies Required

• You will have the ability to work well under pressure

• You will have the ability to meet deadlines

• You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme

Additional Information

• The marking period is between May-July. You must be available to mark to the agreed deadlines in this period

• The training required to mark as an examiner will take place remotely (online)

• Examiners will be required to undertake new examiner training before they can start marking. The training required to mark as an examiner will take place remotely (online)

Contact

If you are a qualified teacher based outside of the countries listed and/or are experienced in a subject area that is not currently being recruited for, you may register you interest by completing this We will then contact you if opportunities become available in the future.

If you have any other queries, please contact the Associate Recruitment team via associate.pearson.com

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 provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. 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.