About this role
Principal Moderator - GCE A Level - Turkish
London, GBR
- Req ID: PE/GCE/Turk
Purpose
To produce appropriate assessment materials, including question papers and mark schemes, and be responsible for the standardisation of its marking.
Responsibilities
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To produce a working draft paper / respond to any amendments or suggestions and produce a draft paper.
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To set / approve questions and mark schemes - demonstrate the specification’s content and assessment criteria has been met in the question papers (may take the form of a grid). Its content should be clear and fit for purpose.
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To attend the Question paper Evaluation Committee meeting (QPEC) and produce a final draft.
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To ensure final question papers meet the specification content and assessment objectives.
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To ensure parity of standards across optional questions and question papers.
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To monitor the marking standards of all examiners (including Assistant Principal Examiners, Team Leaders and Examiners), ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout.
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To monitor the standards of examiners, advise on their appointment, training and reappointment.
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To provide and co-ordinate training such as standardisation and other standards-related activities.
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To ensure quality assurance and assessment practices are maintained throughout the assessment process.
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To ensure assessment activities meet relevant regulatory compliance and requirements.
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To attend the awarding meeting, advise on mark ranges for the grade boundaries.
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To submit an evaluation report on performance of the question paper.
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Experience/qualifications needed
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Essential
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You will hold a degree.
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You will hold a teaching qualification.
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You will have experience of teaching the relevant subject and level.
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You will have experience and knowledge of quality assurance and assessment practice.
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You will have a history of moderation and/or marking a regulated qualification.
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You will have a comprehensive knowledge of the specification for your specialist sector.
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You will have proven ability to provide and co-ordinate training such as standardisation and other standards-related activities.
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You will have excellent communication skills.
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You will have the ability to work well under pressure.
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You will have the ability to meet deadlines.
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Desirable
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You will have assessment experience.
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You will have experience of managing people.
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You will have a high level of IT proficiency.
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You will have leadership experience in delivering qualifications.
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You will have knowledge of regulatory compliance and requirements.
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You will have experience of report writing within a regulated industry.
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Competencies required
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Decision Making
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Delivery Focused
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Leadership/Influencing
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Teamwork
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Maximising Potential in Self and Others
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Change management/flexibility
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You will have the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
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You will be required to have excellent communication, strong organisation and IT skills.
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Application Information We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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Closing date: 30 October 2026 at midnight
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