Pearson

Subject Matter Expert - BTEC and Vocational Qualifications - Science

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Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
12/12/2024
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Description
Subject Matter Expert - AAQ BTEC Nationals Science

About Pearson

At Pearson we’re committed to a world that’s always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology, and each other to surpass these boundaries, we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global.

We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.

Role Summary

An external Subject Matter Expert provides up-to-date sector or subject specific expertise that feeds into the development of the given qualification(s). The Subject Matter Expert must have current sector/subject knowledge and/or experience relevant to the qualification(s) in question.

Responsibilities/Typical Tasks

Working alongside wider qualification development team including expert writers

Commenting on the appropriateness of sector/subject content within the qualification(s)/unit(s)

Contributing to scoping activities to determine the appropriateness of the proposed qualification(s)

Reviewing qualification subject/sector content and sample assessment materials appropriate for the subject/sector.

Qualifications

Experience and Qualifications Required

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.

Essential

Current sector experience/applied subject knowledge with at least two years experience

Both teaching/assessment and recent industry experience is desirable - applicants should have at least one of these.

Desirable

Recent industry experience (i.e. within the last two years)

Knowledge and experience of conducting and/or writing assessment within the subject area (as a teacher/tutor or within an educational environment) or experience in assessing/verifying/delivering training for qualifications

Knowledge and experience of the educational context either through teaching/training, a suitable educational qualification or awarding organisation experience

Competencies Required

Good communication skills; good standard of written English and ability to offer constructive feedback clearly and concisely

Confident use of IT and word processing

Ability to follow a brief and meet deadlines

Flexibility to adapt to changing guidelines and attend training as required

Application Information We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.

Closing date: 28 February 2025 at midnight
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