BTEC Level 3 National (AAQ) Examiner

Job Overview

We are seeking qualified Examiners for the AAQ BTEC Nationals (Level 3) qualifications. This is a contract-based position that allows you to work remotely from home, offering flexibility to manage your marking responsibilities alongside any full-time commitments.

Role Purpose

The Examiner is responsible for assessing candidates' exam responses in alignment with a prescribed marking scheme and adhering to the Code of Practice and examination protocols. Most marking will be conducted onscreen through the ePEN system, facilitating work from home. Examiners must possess comprehensive subject knowledge to apply marking criteria accurately. You will be assigned a specific number of scripts to evaluate.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy and consistency in marking to uphold standard quality.
• Submit samples of marked scripts to the Team Leader within specified deadlines.
• Meet all marking milestones to ensure timely completion.
• Complete all administrative tasks as instructed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must have either one or more years of recent experience in delivering BTEC qualifications at this level or hold a teaching qualification with experience teaching GCE, iAL, or Applied GCE in the relevant subject area.
• Teaching or BTEC delivery experience must be within the prior eight years.

Available Subjects and Units

Examiners are being recruited for the following BTEC Level 3 Nationals (AAQ) sectors and units:

• Construction: Unit 1 - Construction Principles; Unit 2 - Construction Technology
• Engineering: Unit 1 - Engineering Principles; Unit 2 - Engineering Applications
• Early Childhood Development: Unit 1 - Children's Development; Unit 2 - Keeping Children Safe
• Medical Science: Unit 1 - Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology; Unit 2 - Health Issues and Scientific Reporting
• Applied Science: Unit 1 - Principles and Applications of Biology; Unit 2 - Principles and Applications of Chemistry; Unit 3 - Principles and Applications of Physics
• Computing: Unit 1 - Programming Fundamentals; Unit 2 - Computer Network Security and Encryption
• Information Technology: Unit 1 - Information Technology Systems; Unit 2 - Cyber Security and Incident Management
• Health and Social Care: Unit 1 - Human Lifespan and Development; Unit 2 - Human Biology and Health

About Pearson

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Application Details

We welcome applications from education professionals interested in joining our expanding teams of examiners, moderators, and verifiers.