Credible Specialist for GCSE/A level Design & Technology

Pearson Edexcel is looking to recruit a credible specialist in Design and Technology to support our GCSE/A level Design & Technology qualifications.

Credible specialists are employed on an ad-hoc basis as required (approx. 2 days per month) over the academic year to support our customers.

The main responsibilities include:

Centre visits/Zoom/telephone support to guide new and existing centres through the GCSE/A level Design & Technology qualifications and support materials.

Providing guidance and support to centres on their specific endorsed title.

Creating teaching and learning resources in their title specialism for the Pearson website as required

Attending stakeholder meetings/events as appropriate.

Providing subject expertise and market information back to the product team and subject advisor to inform future developments and support materials.

Attend meetings with the senior team to advise on training materials, support, resources and any other relevant administration.

Running online/network/twilight events as appropriate for GCSE and A level.

Engaging with teacher groups on social media (Facebook, Twitter etc.) and being the voice of Pearson Edexcel in helping to answer customer queries.

Being a role model for outstanding pedagogy in their specific endorsed title.

Support centres through the Component 2 (NEA) with any admin or content related queries or CAD support.

Specialists must:

Have 3+ years’ experience of teaching and/or assessing Pearson Edexcel GCSE/A level Design & Technology in their title specialism and be an active practitioner in their subject area.

Be able to represent Pearson Edexcel in a professional manner and offer advice which is in line with advice offered to all Pearson Edexcel centres.

Be able to attend a training day with the chair of examiners to talk through the materials and the requirements for each of the Pearson Edexcel Specifications.

Complete a Training for Pearson training course to ensure they are eligible to carry out training in schools

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.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.

Closing date: 11 November 2024 at midnight