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.