Scrutineer - GCSE Psychology

We’re looking for a Scrutineer for our GCSE Psychology specification. This is a great opportunity for education professionals with a genuine passion and expertise to join the UK’s largest awarding body.

There isn’t a significant time commitment required for this role and it is designed to be easily worked alongside full time teaching commitments. The role is home based.

The position is worked on a contractual basis and you will be paid a fee for any work completed.

Key deliverables

Some of the key responsibilities of the role are:

  • testing draft assessments from the perspective of a student to ensure that the assessment is complete, valid and appropriate
  • review the content of an assessment by sitting the question paper under exam conditions
  • provide feedback to the assessment production team on any issues observed whilst sitting the question paper.

What we are looking for

  • current or recent teaching experience of Psychology
  • experience of marking for an exam board is desirable
  • excellent subject and specification knowledge
  • ability to empathise with students sitting exams and how they interpret assessments
  • awareness/knowledge of the marking process
  • excellent communication skills with an ability to articulate clear, honest and appropriate feedback
  • background of critiquing work and suggesting amendments constructively.

Further information and how to apply

If you wish to apply for this role please complete the application form ensuring you do so by the closing date.

For further enquires please contact seniorrecruitment@aqa.org.uk

The closing date for the vacancy and receipt of applications is 07 October 2024.