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

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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.