Sport Studies Moderator

Sport Studies Moderator

Cambridge Nationals - R185- R187

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, either the centre will post samples of coursework to you or you'll download them from a central repository.

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 would generally moderate around 16 centres with about six samples per centre. We'll quote specific details and fees when we offer you a moderation task.

What we are looking for

Core skills and experience:

• Relevant teaching 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:

• R185- R187

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.

Help your students:

• 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.