Are you experienced/qualified in the Land-Based Engineering industry?

Would you be interested in supporting the delivery of Technicals examinations in Land-Based Engineering?

We are looking for a Principal Examiner to join us in the development and delivery of assessment in Land-Based Engineering for the Spring 2024 series and beyond.

Key roles and responsibilities for a Principal Examiner; 

• Produce the examination paper and associated mark scheme within agreed timescales, taking into account, and updating, the test record to show full coverage of content over a series of examinations
• Ensure that the examination paper complies with the test specification and a complete, comprehensive draft mark scheme is submitted prior to the Assessment Material Editing Committee (AMEC) meeting
• Participate in the AMEC meetings to agree amendments to the paper and mark scheme
• Review and approve, on receipt of the Scrutineer’s report, any changes required to question, papers and mark schemes in consultation with the Chief Examiner
• Act as a marking examiner
• Prepare for and lead standardisation of marking examiners meetings (where applicable)
• Monitor, standardise and sample the work of marking examiners and/or any Team Leads (where applicable)
• Produce a report for the awarding meeting on the performance of the examination including recommending preliminary mark ranges for the grade boundaries
• Prepare for and participate in the awarding meeting
• Prepare for and participate in the review of marking meeting (as required)
• Review candidates’ marked scripts when requested by City & Guilds eg appeals
• Advise on queries and enquiries concerning the question paper as requested by City & Guilds
• Participate in meetings related to the subject at the request of City & Guilds
• Undertake training as requested by City & Guilds

Minimum requirements for the Principal Examiner role;

• Have current knowledge of the UK 14-19 education system
• Have teaching or assessment experience in the relevant subject and level
• Have a high level of recent, relevant subject knowledge
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Have good attention to detail
• Be able to follow procedures accurately and reliably
• Be able to work to fixed timescales
• Be computer literate
• Have access to a secure PC with a firewall, up to date anti-virus software, private broadband access and a personal, private e-mail account
• Be passionate about technical education and helping people reach their full potential.

We believe that diversity and inclusion strengthen and enriches us, and that it is the responsibility of everyone at the City & Guilds Group to drive this value. We work hard to be inclusive in our approach to recruitment and associate opportunities, whilst still ensuring we meet our regulatory requirements. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from diverse and under-represented communities.

What we offer - Principal Examiner; 

• This associate role gives you the opportunity to work alongside your current job, to build additional income with competitive daily rates.
• To continue to develop your own skills and development. 
• We provide on-going help and support to all our Associates.
• Digital credentials for our associates

How to apply:

Please click the green apply button and your CV will be sent to us. You may be required to complete a full application once your profile has been reviewed.