Moderator – GCE A Level – Drama and Theatre (2016 Specification)
Job Description
A GCE Drama and Theatre (New Specification) Moderator will review the centre assessment of candidates’ work in accordance with the agreed assessment criteria and Pearson’s procedures. Each moderator will moderate a specified number of centre samples.
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Responsibilities
To carry out the moderation of parts of a subject examination, such as coursework, projects and special studies, which are marked initially by teachers in the centres and then sent to you. Moderation will usually involve sampling procedures
To undertake, when necessary, the direct assessment of school-based components in the subject where centres opt not to make initial assessments
To complete and submit centre reports to the Team Leader or Principal Moderator as required
Experience/qualifications needed
You will have one academic year’s worth of teaching experience: a. within the last 8 years b. within the relevant qualification and subject
You will have a degree or equivalent
You will be a qualified teacher
Competencies required
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 marking period is between May – July.
The training required to mark as an examiner will take place between May and June.
About Pearson
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