Examiner - International GCSE English as a Second Language (2023 Specification)
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Overview of the Role:
An International GCSE English as a Second Language (2023 Specification) 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, which can be done from home. 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
Experience/qualifications needed
ESSENTIAL:
You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience:
a. within the last 8 years
b. within the relevant qualification and subject
c. since qualifying as a teacher
You will have a degree or equivalent
You will be a qualified teacher
DESIRABLE:
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 examination period is between May and July.
All new examiners will receive training, and a short training session will be available before marking begins. All of this can be done from home and in examiners' own time. Support from senior examiners will be available to all markers throughout the marking period.
BENEFITS:
Teachers who choose to mark this specification will receive an invaluable insight into the requirements of these exams, which they can then apply to their own teaching.
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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