Job Description

External Examiner (EE)

BTEC Higher Nationals

Purpose of this Role

Affirm national standards have been achieved and upheld


Monitor through external examiner sampling and visit activities, centres' compliance with Pearson quality assurance expectations for RQF BTEC Higher National programmes


Support centres during the sampling process


Support centres in the delivery 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 within defined parameters and rules to establish that centres are assessing learning outcomes in accordance with Pearson standards for its Higher National qualifications


Provide sampling-related support and development to centres


Produce reports for centres and Pearson on the sampling undertaken, outcomes reached, and support provided


Apply appropriate sanctions in consultation with the team leader where it is deemed assessment outcomes are not consistent with the published national standards being met


Produce targeted actions for centres to assist with remedial actions where national standards are not being upheld


Support centres to understand and implement identified actions


Facilitate the Senior External Examiner (SEE) in sourcing materials for training and standardisation


Report back to Pearson and centres following EE activity within agreed service-level agreements


Undertake any other duties appropriate to the work of Technical and Professional Assessment in relation to this role

Previous Experience:

Essential:

Deep understanding of delivering and assessing BTEC Higher National qualifications in the subject area. Recent experience with HN development, delivery or assessment is preferrable


Hold a qualification at least at Level 6 and a full and relevant competence qualification / professional body membership for working in the sector


Participation annually in online training and standardisation and successful completion of the set standardisation activity

Desirable:

Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the sector


A willingness to use technology-based approaches to communication and centre support

Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills


Good working knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role


A customer-focused approach


The need to meet deadlines


Develop and monitor clear action plans


Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable:

Word processing 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. 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.


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Closing date:

16 September 2025 at midnight