Principal Examiner Wdm11 - London, United Kingdom - Pearson

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Description

Principal Examiner WDM1- iAL Decision Mathematics

Reference:
iAL/WDM11

Closing date: 14 September 2023 at midnight

Principal Examiner

WDM1- iAL Decision Mathematics
Open vacancy 24/08/2023-14/09/2023

We are recruiting a Principal Examiner (Principal Examiner WDM1- iAL Decision Mathematics) to produce appropriate assessment materials, including question papers and mark schemes, and are responsible for the standardisation of its marking.

Qualifications and experience required

Experience of teaching Level 3 Decision Mathematics (or equivalent) is essential
Assessment experience as Team Leader or above in the relevant qualification level is essential
Knowledge of the WDM11 specification is essential.
You will have experience of managing people
You will have the ability to work well under pressure
You will have the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

To produce a working draft paper / respond to any amendments or suggestions and produce a draft paper.
To set / approve questions and mark schemes demonstrate the specification's content and assessment criteria has been met in the question papers (may take the form of a grid). Its content should be clear and fit for purpose.
To attend the Question paper Evaluation Committee meeting (QPEC) and produce a final draft.
To ensure final question papers meet the specification content and assessment objectives.
To ensure parity of standards across optional questions and question papers
To monitor the marking standards of all examiners (including Assistant Principal Examiners, Team Leaders and Examiners), ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout.
To monitor the standards of examiners, advise on their appointment, training and reappointment.
To attend the awarding meeting, advise on mark ranges for the grade boundaries.
To submit an evaluation report on performance of the question paper.

Experience/qualifications needed

You will have assessment experience up to Team Leader level in the relevant qualification
You will have experience of managing people
You will have the ability to work well under pressure
You will have the ability to meet deadlines.

Competencies required

Decision Making
Delivery Focused
Leadership/Influencing
Teamwork
Maximising Potential in Self and Others
Change management/flexibility
You will have the ability to work well under pressure

and meet deadlines.

You will be required to have excellent communication, strong organisation and IT skills

Other Opportunities Available

You will have a chance to be considered for a position of Chief Examiner role for the qualification during your interview based on experience.

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