Are you a passionate, qualified Functional Skills Tutor with experience in delivering Maths and English up to level 2? If so, we want to connect with you!
TQ Education & Training (part of the Pearson Group) is a provider of outsourced training services to the UK Ministry of Defence, other public sector organisations and private companies both in the UK and overseas. You will support Functional Skills delivery as part of the Royal Logistic Corps Army Apprenticeship contract with the MoD however, your role isn't just limited to one contract; you'll have the opportunity to work across various exciting TQ partnerships!
About the role
As a Peripatetic Functional Skills Tutor, you will be responsible for delivering English and Mathematics Functional Skills qualifications at Levels 1 and 2 across multiple sites. This includes our Learning Resource Centres in Aldershot, Abingdon, Bicester, Marchwood, and Tidworth, as well as other Pearson TQ or employer sites. You may also be required to deliver online courses to support learners remotely.
Your key responsibilities
Teach English and Mathematics Functional Skills qualifications at levels 1 and 2.
Motivate a caseload of learners to ensure they successfully complete their learning on time.
Provide engaging onsite and remote teaching support.
Conduct Speaking and Listening assessments (including recording) and complete Awarding Body paperwork.
Complete Tutor Rationale, Programme Plans and Learning Session Records for each learner.
Ensure the learner’s e-portfolio is updated with evidence of learning, achievement, feedback, communication attempts and show the learning plan.
Have available an up-to-date syllabus, schemes of work, lesson plans and learning materials aligned to individual learner needs.
Prepare and use suitable teaching and learning materials which consider differentiation and individual learning styles.
Undertake other specified duties including course/resource development, tutorial support and associated administrative tasks.
Provide relevant Functional Skills statistical data to the management team.
Maintain accurate records and follow appropriate Quality Assurance and Risk Management systems and protocols.
Join the team in staff and self-development training.
About you
Relevant teaching qualification , PTLLS, CTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE or DTLLS
A minimum level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics
Experience of delivering Functional Skills (English and Mathematics) up to level 2
Experience of providing face to face and remote support to learners using a range of delivery methods
Ability to embrace and develop practical and innovative delivery models for Functional Skills
Ability to adopt contextualised Functional Skills delivery techniques to engage learners
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
Flexible, adaptable, and enthusiastic
Full, current driving licence
Car owner, with a willingness to use on Pearson TQ business as required (mileage allowance payable)
We appreciate hard work and dedication. Here are just some of the benefits you will receive in return:
26 days annual leave
Aviva AE pension scheme
Life, private medical and dental care insurance options, plus free eye tests
Stock / Share purchase options
Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible working policies
An employee wellbeing programme
Cycle to work program
Volunteering days
Gym membership concessions in selected office locations
Retail and Leisure discounts
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of learners across multiple locations. Apply today to be a part of TQ Education & Training!
What to expect from Pearson
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?
At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at
We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
Read Less As we continue to transition to a digital environment, we know that it’s essential to revisit and update our approaches to assessment delivery. Our aim is to create a more modern assessment delivery system that sets us up for the future, supports our Senior Associates better in their role by building associate capacity across the system, further supports our customers, and delivers the best outcomes for learners.
As part of a programme of modernisation, we are taking the opportunity to update our senior associate roles and responsibilities, across our qualifications.
We would like to offer you the opportunity to apply for one of these roles.
Principal Examiner (Traditional) - International GCSE Information & Communication Technology (4IT1_01)
About Pearson
At Pearson we’re committed to a world that’s always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology, and each other to surpass these boundaries, we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global. 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.
Purpose
The Principal Examiner is there to ensure that the standards of an externally assessed unit(s)/module(s)/component(s) are maintained and are consistent with the unit specification and assessment criteria. The Principal Examiner should oversee the standardisation of Examiners.
Core Services and Expectations
When carrying out your role, please be mindful that you represent Pearson and that you should always maintain your professional integrity. Therefore, it is essential that you:
Act at all times in a way which will not bring Pearson, its employees, and its representatives into disrepute.
Read all Pearson policies and guidance prior to undertaking contracted activities.
Respect the confidentiality of centres and learners.
Attend any and all meetings or training sessions provided, relevant to your role, where requested by Pearson.
Adhere to deadlines given by Pearson and ensure that all work is carried out to the best of an individual’s ability.
Remain respectful and advocate for others to ensure and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in a professional manner when carrying out services on behalf of Pearson.
Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson software, relevant malware, appropriate virus protection software, a suitable internet connection, and a personal, secure email account.
Communicate with Pearson and its centres in a timely manner when carrying out all designated responsibilities.
Raise any concerns if you suspect or are made aware of any malpractice, maladministration, and/or Safeguarding issues.
Role Specific Services and Expectations
As well as Pearson’s core services expectations, there are also role-specific services and expectations that you must consider and be able to provide. These include:
Ensuring the timely delivery of your contracted unit(s)/module(s)/component(s).
Updating the mark scheme/guidance before the pre-standardisation meeting, taking into account actual candidates’ responses and feedback from supervisors/Examiners.
Leading meetings such as pre-standardisation and standardisation and participating in others such as appeals against results and post-series reviews. You may also be asked to represent Pearson at board hearings for examination appeals.
Selecting and marking items for validity as agreed at the pre-standardisation meeting.
Marking an allocation of live candidates’ responses, to quality assure as part of a supervisory role, where required.
Preparing and collating materials for standardisation.
Supporting supervisors and Examiners.
Sampling supervisors/Examiners' initial marking and backreading responses, as directed, using the appropriate Pearson marking system to target backreading and correct specific problems.
Monitoring the progress of supervisors/Examiners.
Reviewing responses for clarification.
Acting as a senior point of escalation across the quality assurance process.
Providing support across several versions of the paper, including all those introduced previously, and any versions introduced during the contractual period.
Monitoring and reporting to the Assessment team after standardisation and completion of marking, submitting a completed feedback form for each supervisor/Examiner as directed.
Supporting in awarding activities by writing reports to the Awarding Committee, recommending grade boundaries, participating in the awarding activities, and other areas where required.
Completing 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.
Submitting reports on the series/candidate performance.
Providing support and written responses to complaints where required.
Skills and Competencies
As the Principal Examiner, you will be expected to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
Required
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.
Provide examples of when you were asked to lead/support essential quality assurance activities.
Desirable
High level of IT proficiency.
Leadership experience in delivering qualifications.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance and requirements.
Report writing within a regulated industry.
Experience and Qualifications
Qualifications required to apply for your chosen role at Pearson will depend on the qualification you are delivering. Please contact Pearson ahead of your application if the requirements are not clear.
General Qualifications ( GCSE/A LEVEL)
Degree.
A UK recognised teaching qualification.
Please note upon successful application Pearson may ask you to provide proof of the qualifications required.
Application Information We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
Closing date: 16 October 2024 at midnight
Read Less Pearson VUE () has been a pioneer in the computer-based testing industry for decades, delivering more than 15 million certification and licensure exams annually in every industry from academia and admissions to IT and healthcare. We are the global leaders in developing and delivering high-stakes exams via the world's most comprehensive network of nearly 20,000 Test Centres in 180 countries. Our leadership in the assessment industry is a result of our collaborative partnerships with a broad range of clients, from leading technology firms to government and regulatory agencies.
Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson, the world's leading learning company with global-reach and market-leading businesses and listed on both the London and New York Stock Exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). Pearson VUE is featured on The Forbes list of Best Employers and The Stonewall Top 100 Employers list, and we are recognised in the Best Employers for Diversity 2019 awards.
We are proud to offer an exceptional work environment where you can enjoy job satisfaction and we are now hiring for a Test Centre Administrator to join our successful team in Southampton.
Your Opportunity
Fixed Term Contract for 6 months
Minimum contracted hours: hours per week
Hours may be allocated according to the Business needs: Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri - to Sat - to Thurs - to or to
We are looking at offering Mon, Tues and Thurs Alternate Saturdays
When you join us as Test Centre Administrator, you can look forward to working as an important part of our worldwide and life-changing organisation, along with our talented, motivated colleagues who all share our passion for helping customers throughout their learning and assessment journey.
This is a truly exciting opportunity as you’ll be responsible for supporting many different types of interesting and unique test-taking candidates visiting our Pearson VUE Test Centres to complete one of our exams/tests. The Test Centre Administrator is responsible for providing a secure exam/test delivery whilst offering an exceptional customer service in a comfortable, friendly environment.
Your Responsibilities
In this important position, you will be required to:
Welcome, greet and check-in customers/test-taking candidates.
Comply with all exam testing security and procedures and follow company policies using careful judgment.
Verify customer/candidate personal identification documents and explain the exam testing process/rules.
Proctor / invigilate candidates while they are completing their exam/test.
Troubleshoot with internal departments, such as our IT department to fix any technical issues in the Test Centre.
Some housekeeping duties such as vacuuming floors and sanitizing keyboards/workstations as necessary.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain experience working with our diverse professional teams ensuring the candidate experience is a positive one. Our ideal applicant will be a true team-player with the availability to work a variety of shifts any day Monday through Sunday. Test Centres are open early in the morning, late at night and weekends, therefore we require a colleague who is flexible.
Our Successful Applicant
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to help people during a very important event in their lives whilst protecting our Pearson VUE exams/test process, therefore we are looking for a friendly and professional team-player with school qualifications in English and Maths. It would be an advantage to have some experience of working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
You must be flexible to work different days and times and comfortable in a quiet testing environment, with excellent attention to detail, monitoring for restricted behaviour and notice details from a distance. You should be able to sit for long periods of time and escort candidates to and from exam/testing room.
Our Recruitment Process
This is an essential role so please apply now! Complete and submit your application as soon as possible directly on our Pearson Careers website. We are reviewing applications every day and interviews are being scheduled right now, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Wishing you the very best of success with your application!
What to expect from Pearson
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?
At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at
We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
Read Less Role: Application Operations Engineer (full or part time: at least 60% FTE)
Division: Assessment & Qualifications Delivery
Location: Rotherham, UK
Salary: £35-39k plus on target bonus of 8%
About Pearson
Our purpose: At Pearson we ‘add life to a lifetime of learning’ so everyone can realise the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact.
Our company: Pearson was founded in 1844 and has been built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market. Our 20,000+ employees are dedicated to creating the high-quality, digital-first, accessible and sustainable resources for lifelong learning.
Diversity: At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced as strengths and opportunities are equal and accessible.
Flexible working: Pearson is committed to hybrid working practices and has adopted flexible remote and virtual working. Where possible our employees can choose to manage their attendance to the office more flexibly.
About UK Assessment & Qualifications
We are responsible for the delivery of nearly 4 million examination results per annum, including A-Level, GCSE, BTEC and T-levels for students in UK and International centres. Our in-house systems process every learner from registration to marking and certification, in a highly regulated business. We currently operate a hybrid estate of predominantly bespoke systems, with an ongoing strategic transformation programme to migrate from on-prem to cloud based, cost effective, scalable and resilient services.
About the job
As part of the Service Delivery Department, you will be responsible for ensuring that the IT systems used in staging and production are correctly deployed, configured and supported. This key team will monitor the services and proactively recommend areas for improvement and action.
The role includes but is not limited to incident resolution, liaising with customers and other partners, problem, incident analysis and reporting, diagnosing the root cause and contributing to RCAs. Data interrogation is also a key part of the role for data queries. The applications supported are a mix of bespoke and industry standard systems hosted on infrastructure located on-premise and in the cloud.
About you
We'd expect that you’ll have relevant experience supporting, configuring, and maintaining systems in a production environment. Ideally you will have a background working in an application support team providing back-office application software support.
A basic technical background in MS SQL Server and confidence working with on-premise deployed applications is desirable although you will be supported by a team of technical consultants/DBAs to assist with integrations and more complex database tasks.
Key Skills & Experience
SQL Scripting
ITIL Incident, Problem, Service Request and Change Management
Working with Microsoft Windows 2008, 2012 and 2016
Firewall, Network & Load-Balancing knowledge
System Metrics Gathering
Deploying and Configuring Microsoft .Net Applications
IT Security
Understanding of Cyber security concepts, including threats, vulnerabilities, security operations, encryption, boundary defence, authentication, and risk management
Successfully contributed to continuous process improvement initiatives and automation activities.
Understanding of Networking & common protocols.
Understanding of Kanban, ITIL and service Management fundamentals
Familiarity with Atlassian toolset (Confluence, Jira)
Desirable Skills & Experience
Microsoft PowerShell
Knowledge of Cloud Technologies
Working in a High-Pressure Environment
CI/CD components and process design
The role is aligned to either our Rotherham office, which is located at Junction 1 of the M18, making it commutable from Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster, Derby or Nottingham.
All our roles are hybrid working; for this role that means presence at your base office 3 days per week, with the possibility of occasional travel to other Pearson sites.
We work a week, with all our team free to flex their day around our core hours, which are Monday to Friday, 10 to 4 GMT/BST. School runs, etc can be accommodated. Other flexible working patterns can be considered, including part-time working and non-traditional hours. As we regularly work with global teams, particularly in India and the US, there may be the occasional need to accommodate meetings outside of core hours.
The position is part of a team covering a 24/7/365 operation, so a candidate must be prepared to work outside normal business hours (including 24/7 on-call) as part of a rota and shift work (compensated).
We actively encourage our staff to participate in at least 40 hours of training a year, and offer relevant AWS training and certification as part of this role.
Your benefits and rewards (UK-based)
Here at Pearson we offer a range of benefits, which include:
25 Days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with every year of continuous service up to 30 days); annual leave trading, +/- 5 days
Annual Bonus
Private Pension plan scheme where we pay in double what you contribute, up to 16% depending on your age
Life, private medical and dental care insurance options, plus free eye tests
Stock/share purchase options
Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible working policies
An employee wellbeing assistance programme
Cycle to work program, volunteering days, gym membership concessions in selected office locations, along with retail and leisure discounts
What to expect from Pearson
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?
At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at
We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
Read Less Visiting Moderator - BTEC Next Generation - Art & Design
Reference: BTECNGVM
An Art & Design Visiting Moderator visits centres to carry out the moderation of certain forms of work which is marked initially by teacher examiners/assessors in the centres. A Visiting Moderator will review the centre assessment of candidates' work in accordance with the agreed assessment criteria and Pearson's procedures. Each moderator will moderate a specified number of centre samples.
Responsibilities
To carry out the moderation of parts of a subject examination, such as coursework, projects and special studies, which are marked initially by teachers in the centres and then sent to you. Moderation will usually involve sampling procedures.
To undertake, when necessary, the direct assessment of school-based components in the subject where centres opt not to make initial assessments.
Experience/qualifications needed
You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience: a. within the last 8 years b. within the relevant subject and level c. since qualifying as a teacher
You will have a degree or equivalent
You will be a qualified teacher
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 moderation period is between May and July
With an average allocation, your fee would be £700 - £1000
A fee for attending standardisation will also be paid when you have submitted your reports to Pearson.
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.
Read Less Role: Senior Information Security Analyst
Division: Assessment & Qualifications Delivery
Location: London, Manchester, Oxford or Rotherham, UK
Salary: £60 - 70k plus on target bonus of 8%
About Pearson
Our purpose: At Pearson we ‘add life to a lifetime of learning’ so everyone can realise the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact.
Our company: Pearson was founded in 1844 and has been built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market. Our 20,000+ employees are dedicated to creating the high-quality, digital-first, accessible and sustainable resources for lifelong learning.
Diversity: At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced as strengths and opportunities are equal and accessible.
Flexible working: Pearson is committed to hybrid working practices and has adopted flexible remote and virtual working. Where possible our employees can choose to manage their attendance to the office more flexibly.
About UK Assessment & Qualifications: We are responsible for the delivery of nearly 4 million examination results per annum, including A-Level, GCSE, BTEC and T-levels for students in UK and International centres. Our in-house systems process every learner from registration to marking and certification, in a highly regulated business. We currently operate a hybrid estate of predominantly bespoke systems, with an ongoing strategic transformation programme to migrate from on-prem to cloud based, cost effective, scalable, and resilient services.
About the Job
The Senior Security Analyst is responsible for supporting the Business Information Security Manager in delivering the Pearson UK Assessment & Qualification’s divisional information security program. The role requires frequent interaction with business and technology partners and covers a broad range of platforms and technologies. The responsibilities include:
Working with cross-functional project teams to ensure secure delivery of the change program across the complete project lifecycle and authorizing security sign-off.
Providing input into divisional security strategy and roadmap planning.
Supporting the secure development process (SDLC) working closely with Development teams.
Keeping informed of new and emerging security threats & assess effectiveness of current controls to identify opportunities for program improvement.
Assessing compliance with security policies to identify control gaps, develop remediation plans and determine residual risk.
Supporting the incident management process and central security operations team as a domain expert.
Identifying, collating, and managing risks. Ensuring that actions and risks are managed.
Provide consultancy and guidance to business partners on all matters relating to Security.
Provide security input into bids, contract renewals and new business initiatives.
Develop and deliver information security awareness programs within the division.
Provide guidance and leadership to junior team members.
Essential Skills & Experience
Prior experience in Information Security in a similar customer or business facing role.
Current security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, SABSA, GIAC, CCSP, CCSK or equivalent.
Excellent technical knowledge of cloud and on-premises services and infrastructure, including network, perimeter, application and end points.
A solid understanding of the cyber security risks associated with various technologies and how to apply appropriate controls to mitigate these.
Strong knowledge of IT and cyber security principles and experience with specific assurance frameworks such as ISO27001.
Experience in risk assessment and management in the context of information security.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines and manage own time effectively.
Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills.
Confident at communicating to business and technology partners and senior management.
Ability to solve problems using initiative and a methodical approach to tasks.
Adaptable and flexible approach and able to prioritise workloads.
Ability to collate and analyse information from various sources.
Desirable Skills & Experience
Previous experience relevant to Security Architecture.
Technical (non-cyber) experience or qualifications.
Job Location and Hours
The role is aligned to our London, Manchester, Rotherham, or Oxford offices in the UK, working a hour week. Our Rotherham office is located at Junction 1 of the M18.
All our roles are hybrid working; our current policy requires our team to visit their base office no more than once a week, and with the possibility of occasional business travel to other Pearson sites. Candidates must be a suitable commute from their base office as our office presence policy may change to require more frequent presence in 2024.
For this role there is a requirement to provide occasional out of hours support during business critical periods.
Your benefits and rewards
Here at Pearson we offer a range of benefits, which include:
25 Days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with every year of continuous service up to 30 days); annual leave trading, +/- 5 days
Annual Bonus
Private Pension plan scheme where we pay in double what you contribute, up to 16% depending on your age
Life, private medical and dental care insurance options, plus free eye tests
Stock/share purchase options
Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible working policies
An employee wellbeing assistance programme
Cycle to work program, volunteering days, gym membership concessions in selected office locations, along with retail and leisure discounts
What to expect from Pearson
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?
At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at
We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
Read Less Examiner - GCE A Level - Religious Studies (2016 Specification)
Reference: Ex(NS)/GCE/RS
A GCE Religious Studies (2016 Specification) Examiner will mark candidates’ responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to conditions of recognition and examination procedures. Most subjects will be marked onscreen using ePEN, which can be done from home. A few subjects are still marked in the traditional method, using paper scripts sent through the post. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.
We are also looking for:
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
Qualifications needed
You will have a degree or equivalent
You will be a qualified teacher
Experience needed
If you are applying for the following:
8RS0/01 (Philosophy of Religion)
8RS0/02 (Religion and Ethics)
8RS0/03 (New Testament Studies)
You will need to have some teaching experience in the specific unit you are applying for. Applicants must have taught Paper 01 Philosophy of Religion in order to mark this paper. We are aware that since this is a new specification, that applicants will not have a full year's teaching experience of these units.
If you are applying for the following:
8RS0/4A (Buddhism)
8RS0/4B (Christianity)
8RS0/4C (Hinduism)
8RS0/4D (Islam)
8RS0/4E (Judaism)
8RS0/4F (Sikhism)
You will need to have at least one year's full time teaching experience in the relevant subject, in the last 8 years. Applicants must have taught Buddhism for at least one year, in the last 8 years, in order to mark this paper.
Please ensure that you clearly evident the subject areas that you have experience with in the Work Experience section of the application form. We will not accept applications from those who only highlight general GCE Religious Studies teaching experience.
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.
The training required to mark as an examiner will take place between May and June.
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.
Read Less Examiner - GCE A Level - EconomicsB (2016 Specification)
Reference: Ex/GCE/ECONB
A GCE Economics B (New Specification) Examiner will mark candidates’ responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to conditions of recognition and examination procedures. Most subjects will be marked onscreen using ePEN, which can be done from home. A few subjects are still marked in the traditional method, using paper scripts sent through the post. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.
We are also looking for:
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/qualifications needed
You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience: a. within the last 8 years b. within the relevant qualification and subject
You will have a degree or equivalent
Or
Lecturer Experience / qualifications needed
You will have a degree or equivalent
You will have at least one years teaching experience at undergraduate level in the last 3 years.
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.
The training required to mark as an examiner will take place between May and June.
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.
Read Less Examiner - GCE A Level - Geography (2016 Specification)
Reference: GCE/Examinergeo
A Geography GCE Examiner marks candidates’ responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to conditions of recognition and examination procedures. Most subjects will be marked onscreen using ePEN, which can be done from home. A few subjects are still marked in the traditional method, using paper scripts sent through the post. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts
We are also recruiting for:
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/qualifications needed
·You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience:
a. within the last 8 years
b. within the relevant qualification subject
c. since qualifying as a teacher
·You will have a degree or equivalent
·You will be a qualified teacher
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.
·The training required to mark as an examiner will take place between May and June.
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.
Read Less As we continue to transition to a digital environment, we know that it’s essential to revisit and update our approaches to assessment delivery. Our aim is to create a more modern assessment delivery system that sets us up for the future, supports our Senior Associates better in their role by building associate capacity across the system, further supports our customers, and delivers the best outcomes for learners.
As part of a programme of modernisation, we are taking the opportunity to update our senior associate roles and responsibilities, across our qualifications.
We would like to offer you the opportunity to apply for one of these roles.
Content Author
About Pearson
At Pearson we’re committed to a world that’s always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology, and each other to surpass these boundaries, we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global. 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.
Purpose
The Content Author is there to produce error-free, factually accurate assessments that align with the subject specification. Core Services and Expectations When carrying out your role, please be mindful that you represent Pearson and that you should always maintain your professional integrity. Therefore, it is essential that you:
Act at all times in a way which will not bring Pearson, its employees, and its representatives into disrepute.
Read all Pearson policies and guidance prior to undertaking contracted activities.
Respect the confidentiality of centres and learners.
Attend any and all meetings or training sessions provided, relevant to your role, where requested by Pearson.
Adhere to deadlines given by Pearson and ensure that all work is carried out to the best of an individual’s ability.
Remain respectful and advocate for others to ensure and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in a professional manner when carrying out services on behalf of Pearson.
Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson software, relevant malware, appropriate virus protection software, a suitable internet connection, and a personal, secure email account.
Communicate with Pearson and its centres in a timely manner when carrying out all designated responsibilities.
Raise any concerns if you suspect or are made aware of any malpractice, maladministration, and/or safeguarding issues.
Role Specific Services and Expectations
As well as Pearson’s core services expectations, there are also role-specific services and expectations that you must consider and be able to provide. These include:
Ensuring assessment materials comply with the Global Content Policy, fully support accessibility, diversity, equality, and inclusion, and sensitivity guidelines.
Ensuring all applicable assessment materials produced are of high quality and show sufficient coverage of the assessment criteria as set out in the applicable assessment guidelines.
Ensuring all materials are appropriate to the specific range of ability and will result in good discrimination and differentiation at all levels that it is designed to test.
Advising on subject specialist matters throughout the production process and providing feedback where necessary.
Adhering to the production schedules and turnaround requests, keeping Pearson informed of your availability which could affect deadlines.
Ensuring that, where candidates may choose between questions, it can be demonstrated that any permitted combination of questions provides for the coverage of a similar balance of content and assessment criteria, where required.
Producing assessment materials to ensure they meet the level of demand, and the questions are clear, fit for purpose, and error-free.
Providing accurate sources used and, where applicable, so that Pearson can request copyright permission to use the material.
Ensuring that appropriate graphics, photographs, diagrams, or images (where required) are from reputable sources and free from error.
Ensuring that the nature and range of responses required by the mark scheme are appropriate and correct.
Complying with the demands of the current specification as far as duration of the paper, reading/preparation time, number of questions/items, and all other aspects are concerned, and that the rubric is clear and reflects these requirements.
Ensuring that materials do not contain unnecessary repetition of questions and that distractors do not inform the answer to other questions.
Reviewing, reporting, and clearly marking up comments and producing revised assessment materials, as and when required, throughout the production process.
Providing feedback on drafts at each stage and attending sign-off meeting(s) where required.
Ensuring all associated materials are updated throughout the production process.
Signing off the final assessment materials.
Supporting, reviewing, and agreeing on modified paper amendments, where requested by Pearson.
Experience and Qualifications required:
Experience:
As a representative of the company, you will be expected to have experience in, or be able to demonstrate the ability of the following:
Excellent communication skills.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the specific content area (, assessments and curriculum development).
Proven ability to provide and co-ordinate training.
Proven track record of leading quality assurance activities.
Qualifications:
Qualifications required to apply for your chosen role at Pearson will depend on the qualification you are delivering. Please contact Pearson ahead of your application if the requirements are not clear.
General Qualifications ( GCSE/A LEVEL)
Degree
A UK recognised teaching qualification
Please note upon successful application Pearson may ask you to provide proof of the qualifications required.
Application Information We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
Closing date: 16 October 2024 at midnight
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