Project overview
About the Role The Principal Examiner is responsible for ensuring that the standards of externally assessed units/modules/components are maintained and consistent with the unit specification and assessment criteria. The role involves overseeing the standardisation of Examiners. Key Responsibilities Ensure the timely delivery of contracted unit(s)/module(s)/component(s). Update the mark scheme/guidance before the pre-standardisation meeting, considering actual candidatesresponses and feedback from supervisors/Examiners. Lead meetings such as pre-standardisation and standardisation, and participate in appeals against results and post-series reviews. Select and mark items for validity as agreed at the pre-standardisation meeting. Mark an allocation of live candidatesresponses to quality assure as part of a supervisory role, where required. Prepare and collate materials for standardisation. Support supervisors and Examiners. Sample supervisors/Examinersinitial marking and backreading responses, using the appropriate Pearson marking system. Monitor the progress of supervisors/Examiners. Review responses for clarification. Act as a senior point of escalation across the quality assurance process. Provide support across several versions of the paper, including all those introduced previously, and any versions introduced during the contractual period. Monitor and report to the Assessment team after standardisation and completion of marking, submitting a completed feedback form for each supervisor/Examiner. Support in awarding activities by writing reports to the Awarding Committee, recommending grade boundaries, and participating in awarding activities. Complete the Senior Assessment Associate review process and attend a follow-up meeting with the assessment team where required. Submit reports on the series/candidate performance. Provide support and written responses to complaints where required. Qualifications/Requirements 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 coordinate 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 (e.g. 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.