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 establish outcomes 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 standardisation events.
- Participate annually in online training and standardisation activities.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate role of External Examiner
Previous Experience
Essential:
- Experience in healthcare education and where indicated below, statutory registration.
- Familiarity with relevant professional standards, frameworks and healthcare and/or social and community care policies and guidance.
- Previous external examining experience for RQF/FHEQ levels 4/5.
- 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 use technology-based approaches to communication and centre support.
- Membership of a relevant professional body.
- International education experience related to the healthcare sector.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential:
- Hold a recognised qualification at least at FEHQ Level 6 and a recognised health or social care qualification.
- 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.
- Word processing, presentation (in-person and virtual) and intermediate Excel skills.
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.
- Welcome to Pearson, the world’s leading learning company. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally.
- 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 Options
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