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Pearson BTEC - HN 4-7 - HN ESport - External Examiner (HN) in London, United Kingdom

Purpose of this Role

  • Provide Pearson education centre and tutors with advice on programme and assessment design and delivery.

  • Contribute to quality enhancement of the delivery through external examiner sampling and visit activities

  • Ensure centres' compliance with Pearson quality assurance expectations for RQF BTEC Higher National programmes

  • Affirm national standards have been achieved and upheld

  • Support centres in the delivery and assessment of BTEC Higher National programmes to national standards.

Key Accountabilities

Covering a defined range of programmes within a sector, the External Examiner (EE) will:

  • Undertake sampling of assessed student work to establishoutcomes are in accordance with Pearson, and professional standards for Higher National qualifications

  • Provide sampling-related reports, feedback and development advice to centres and Pearson

  • Produce quality assurance reports for centres and Pearson on the sampling undertaken,outcomes reached, and support provided

  • Apply appropriate sanctions, in consultation with the team,where necessary to assure quality of learning, teaching, assessment and professionalism

  • Work with centres to develop and implement action plans where standards are not being upheld

  • Facilitate sourcing materials for training and standardisationevents

  • Participate annually in online training and standardisationactivities

  • Undertake any other duties appropriate role of External Examiner

Pr e vious Experience:

Essential :

  • Experiencein esports education and the esports ecosystem, or in esports or related industry or related experience in any of the following in Business, Media and/or Sports sectors

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Pathway

Experience requirement/Qualifications

  • Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Esports (General)

  • Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Esports (General)

  • Business/Media/Sports/IT related undergraduate/postgraduate degree

  • Esports experience in education or related industry

  • Prior experience in grading, examination, sampling, or a related role is preferred

  • Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Esports (Operations

Management)

  • Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Esports (Operations

Management)

  • Business related undergraduate/postgraduate degree

  • Esports experience in education or related industry

  • Prior experience in grading, examination, sampling, or a related role is preferred

  • Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Esports (Production)

  • Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Esports (Production)

  • Media related undergraduate/postgraduate degree

  • Esports experience in education or related industry

  • Prior experience in grading, examination, sampling, or a related role is preferred

  • Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Esports (Athlete Support

and Development)

  • Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Esports (Athlete Support

and Development)

  • Sports related undergraduate/postgraduate degree

  • Esports experience in education or related industry

  • Prior experience in grading, examination, sampling, or a related role is preferred

  • Familiarity with the esports industry, popular games, esports culture, policies and the competitive landscape.

  • Evidence of recent, relevant continuing professional development (CPD) in the sector that demonstrates broad sector currency

Desirable :

  • Experience in delivering and assessing BTEC Higher National qualifications in the subject areas

  • A willingness to usetechnology-based approaches to communication and centre support

  • International education experience related to the healthcare sector

  • Previous external examining experience for RQF/FHEQ levels 4/5

Skills and Knowledge

Essential :

  • Hold a recognised qualification at least at FEHQ Level 6

  • A student and customer-focused approach

  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work within the scope of service level agreements

  • Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills

  • Experience using technology to communicate with a variety of individuals and teams

  • A good working knowledge of the specifications relevant to the sector

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of BTEC Higher National delivery and assessment

  • Using systems approaches to quality enhancement

  • Wordprocessing, presentation (in-person and virtual) andintermediateExcelskills

About Pearson

  • We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

  • Welcome to Pearson, the world's leading learning company. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally.

  • 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.

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

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