Applied Science Visiting Moderator

Applied Science Visiting Moderator

Cambridge Advanced Nationals - F182 - F186

What you will be doing

As a moderator, you'll be looking at samples of candidates' coursework to make sure that a centre's marking is accurate and consistent. You'll be part of a team and you'll work closely with your team leader.

For remote moderation, you will do a 'virtual visit' with a centre where you'll download samples of coursework from a central repository and then feed back to the centre via a video call and follow up with a report to the centre.

For visiting moderation, you will contact centres to arrange a visit, visit the centre in person and follow up the visit with a report to the centre.

We'll make sure you are fully trained so you understand the moderation process and your part in it. There will also be standardisation activities to make sure you can apply the marking criteria consistently

The amount of work involved will vary depending on the mode of moderation and the level of the qualification.

You will generally be allocated a minimum of 5 centres initially, and should expect to moderate each centre at least twice in an academic year (once in winter/spring and again in the summer)

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
• Be living in the UK

General skills:

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

Details of papers/units:

• F182/01
• F183/01
• F184/01
• F185/01
• F186/01

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.