External Examiner/BTEC Higher Nationals Sciences

External Examiner/BTEC Higher Nationals Sciences

Reference: HN/EE/Sciences

Closing date: 30 June 2023 at midnight

External Examiner (EE)

BTEC Higher Nationals

Recruiting for external examiners for the following subjects:

HN Applied Sciences

HN CHEMISTRY

HN FORENSIC SCIENCE

HN BIOLOGY

Purpose of this Role

Affirm national standards have been achieved and upheld

Monitor through external examiner sampling and visit activities, centres’ compliance with Pearson quality assurance expectations for RQF BTEC Higher National programmes

Supportcentresduringthesamplingprocess

Supportcentresinthedelivery ofBTEC Higher National programmestonational standards.

Key Accountabilities

Coveringadefinedrangeofprogrammeswithina sector,theExternalExaminer (EE)will:

Undertake sampling of assessed student work within defined parameters and rules to establish that centres are assessing learning outcomes in accordance with Pearson standards for its Higher National qualifications

Providesampling-relatedsupportanddevelopmenttocentres

Produce reports for centres and Pearson on the sampling undertaken, outcomesreached,andsupportprovided

Apply appropriate sanctions in consultation with the team leader where it is deemed assessment outcomes are not consistent with the published national standards being met

Produce targeted actions for centres to assist with remedial actions where national standards are not being upheld

Supportcentrestounderstandandimplementidentifiedactions

Facilitate the Senior External Examiner (SEE) in sourcing materials for training and standardisation

ReportbacktoPearsonandcentresfollowingEEactivitywithinagreedservice-levelagreements

UndertakeanyotherdutiesappropriatetotheworkofTechnicalandProfessional Assessmentinrelationtothisrole

Previous Experience: Essential:

Significant experience in delivering and assessing BTEC Higher National qualifications in the subject area

Hold a qualification at least at Level 6 and a full and relevant competence qualification for working in the sector

Participation annually in online training and standardisation and successful completion of the set standardisation activity

Desirable:

Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the sector

A willingness to use technology-based approaches to communication and centre support

Skills and Knowledge Essential:

Excellentcommunication,written,verbal,ITandinterpersonalskills

Goodworkingknowledgeofthespecificationsthatcomprisetheareaofexpertiseforthe role

Acustomer-focusedapproach

Theneedtomeetdeadlines

Developandmonitor clearactionplans

Abilitytoworkeffectivelyaspartofateam

Desirable:

Word processing and intermediate Excel skills

About Pearson

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Application Information We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.