Examining and moderating is a rewarding and interesting experience that can also be undertaken alongside your existing role.
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Enhance your subject knowledge
As an Examiner or Moderator, you will gain an invaluable insight into the assessment process at Eduqas, enhance you skill set and also, increase the understanding of your subject. All of which can enhance your teaching.
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Career progression
Once you are an experienced Examiner or Moderator, there are opportunities available to progress to a senior role such as Team Leader or Principal Examiner / Moderator. More senior roles involve working at the very heart of your subject and undertaking tasks such as writing question papers and mark schemes, working as part of a specialist team to develop new specifications or managing a team of subject specialists.
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Network with other teachers and experienced professionals
Build your contacts throughout the assessment process by networking with other teachers who deliver the same specification. The examining and moderating process involves interactive discussion and sharing best practice which you will find beneficial.
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Receive comprehensive training and support
We provide first class training, guidance and support throughout the assessment process to ensure that you are confident in the work you will undertake. Our extensive support network is in place so you can contact your dedicated Team Leader or Principal Examiner and Eduqas' Appointees team as you work through your allocated scripts. You will also have the opportunity to learn from experienced Examiners and Moderators at the training conference.
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Flexible working
Looking for marking exam papers jobs from home? While examining and moderating work is very rewarding and interesting, the role is flexible as marking can be completed from home and alongside your current teaching position for the short period.
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Boost your income
We offer our Examiners and Moderators a competitive pay package for the work undertaken and we also cover any travel expenses to attend meetings if required. Where applicable, accommodation may also be covered. Terms and conditions apply.
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To be considered for our exam marking jobs or to become an Examiner or Moderator, you will need to meet the criteria outlined below.
- Have suitable academic qualifications in the subject, such as a degree and a teaching qualification
- Be a current or retired teacher or lecturer with teaching and assessment experience in the subject and level you are applying for
- Provide details of referees who we may contact. Referees should be your current or most recent head teacher or head of department, where possible
- Be a UK resident
- Be available for a period of approximately 3 weeks to undertake intensive script marking in May-July; for moderation to be available for a period of approximately 3-6 weeks between March and July
- Undertake mandatory Examiner/Moderator training桂
- Have your own Windows PC or laptop with Windows 8 or later installed (other systems may be supported, please ask)
- Have secure broadband access
- Some criteria may vary depending on the qualification. In exceptional circumstances, relevant experience and knowledge may be considered. Please refer to the job description for specific requirements.
We provide Examiners and Moderators with extensive from the first day of appointment to the day examination results are issued.
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Our support package includes:
- Onboarding materials providing an overview of the role.桂
- Systems training, guidance and support on how to access and use our systems.桂
- Subject specific training and guidance.桂
- Examiner / moderate are standardising conference with practise and feedback in the application of the mark scheme.桂
- Designated team leader or Principal Examiner /Moderator to support you throughout the marking process.桂
- Support via telephone and e-mail from our experienced appointees team.
Becoming an Examiner or Moderator couldn��셳 be easier, simply follow the steps below.
Successful Applications
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If your application is successful and a suitable vacancy is available, we will send you an email to formally offer you a position for the upcoming academic year.
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If you accept the position, you will be invited to a training event where further training materials will be provided.
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If you decline the position, your application will remain in our approved reserve list and you may be contacted for the following academic year should a vacancy become available. If you do not wish to be contacted regarding future vacancies, please email appointees@eduqas.co.uk桂and your details will be removed from the list.
