BTEC National Examiner - Computing

We are currently recruiting Examiners for the BTEC Nationals (Level 3) qualification. This is a part time role which will be completed at home, and in your own time. 

Purpose

A BTEC Nationals Examiner marks candidates’ responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to the Code of Practice and examination procedures. Most subjects will be marked onscreen using ePEN, which can be done from home. A few subjects are still marked in the traditional method, using paper scripts sent through the post. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.

Responsibilities

- To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained.

- To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times.

- To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to.

- To ensure all administration is completed as specified. 

Requirements

To be considered for this role applicants must have:

   - Experience of delivering BTEC in a relevant sector at this level, or a teaching qualification and GCE, iAL or Applied GCE teaching experience in the relevant subject. 

   - Teaching / BTEC delivery experience must be for a minimum of 1 full year.

   - Teaching / BTEC delivery experience must be within the last 8 years. 

We are recruiting Examiners for the following sectors and/or specialisms:

Animal Management

Unit 1: Animal Breeding and Genetics

Unit 2: Animal Biology

Unit 3: Animal Welfare and Ethics

Applied Human Biology 

Unit 1: Principles of Human Biology

Unit 3: Human Biology and Health Issues 

Applied Law

Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Civil Law

Unit 3: Applying the Law  

Applied Psychology

Unit 1: Psychological Approaches and Applications

Unit 3: Health Psychology

Applied Science

 Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I

Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills     

Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Science II

Unit 7: Contemporary Issues in Science

Art and Design

Unit 1: Visual recording and Communication

Unit 2: Critical and Contextual Studies in Art and Design

Unit 6: Managing a Client Brief

Unit 7: Developing and Realising Creative Intentions

Business / Enterprise    

Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign

Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance

Unit 6: Principles of Management 

Unit 7/2/6: Business Decision Making 

Computing

Unit 1: Principles of Computer Science

Unit 2: Fundamentals of Computer Systems

Unit 3: Planning and Management of Computer Systems

Unit 4: Software Design and Development Project

Construction

Unit 1: Construction Principles

Unit 2: Construction Design  

Unit 3: Tendering and Estimating 

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