Citizenship Studies Examiner

Citizenship Studies Examiner

GCSE - J270

What you will be doing

As an examiner, you will mark completed exam papers against a mark scheme, working as part of a team with a supervisor who will guide you through the process and answer any queries.

Exams for this subject are hardcopy marked (paper-based marking) or on-screen using RM Assessor.

We will make sure that you are fully trained so you understand the exam process and your part.

What we are looking for

Core skills and experience:

• Relevant teaching or assessment experience within the last 3 years. We also consider PGCE students who have completed the classroom teaching element of their course.
• Current or previous experience teaching within the UK education system.
• A teaching qualification or a degree related to the assessment subject

General skills:

• Keen eye for detail
• Work well under pressure
• Keep to deadlines
• Use IT confidently

Details of papers/units:

• J270/01 Citizenship Studies: Citizenship in Perspective
• J270/02 Citizenship Studies: Citizenship in Action
• J270/03 Citizenship Studies: Our rights, our society, our world

Location requirement:

• UK only.

Additional notes:

• Applicants will be subject to right to work and other background checks.

Benefits

Why be an assessment specialist?

Networking with peers:

• You'll have the opportunity to make new connections with fellow professionals.

• Build confidence in supporting your students as they learn and prepare for exams.

Gain insights into assessment:

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the assessment system and keep up to date with specifications.

Progress in your career:

• Enhance your current role and contribute to your future career prospects.

Increase your earnings:

• Boost your income and take on extra work as needs arise.

Work flexibly:

• Fit assessment roles around your regular teaching job as well as your existing home and work commitments.

Training and support

Some of the ways we will help you

We will provide training and support every step of the way, including:

• A help-desk for any queries
• Training events for new assessment specialists
• Online resources including in-depth guidance and training materials
• A network of dedicated senior assessors to consult

Assessors are trained and tested every year to ensure they mark exam papers accurately and consistently. Before they mark any 'live' papers, Assessors must pass 'standardisation' tests to ensure they can apply the mark scheme accurately and consistently.