Examiner - ESOL International

NOCN Group are seeking to recruit ESOL International examiners. You will need to be able to work to deadlines whilst maintaining the quality and accuracy of your work. You will also be experienced with a high level of subject knowledge in the area of ESOL Skills for Life, ESOL International or English. Markers are required to mark in accordance with NOCN Group procedures and standards. Examiners will mark candidate responses in accordance to predesigned mark schemes. ESOL International experience would be desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.

This role will be on a self-employed basis.

Examiner responsibilities

To mark accurately and consistently
To ensure overall standards are maintained
To ensure all administration is completed as specified

Experience

You will have some experience of teaching
You will have a teaching qualification or be working towards a relevant qualification

Competencies

You will have the ability to work well under pressure
You will have the ability to meet deadlines

Information

ESOL International comprises of four units: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
The marking period takes place at least twice yearly i.e. June/July and January/February
Training is mandatory prior to any marking and will take place between April and June

If your application is successful, you will be required to complete mandatory online training, and you will receive feedback. All training is paid.

Please note that a successful application does not guarantee a contract.

The examiner role is to be conducted to the standard required by the NOCN Group. This includes NOCN Group quality systems, procedures, documentation and reporting mechanisms, ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the awarding organisation and compliance with NOCN Group Quality Assurance requirements and regulatory standards.

To apply for this role

Please attach your completed CV and covering letter , detailing your experience of ESOL and/or English marking.

As a proud member of both Disability Confident and Inclusive Employers standard, we celebrate and recognise the benefits of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and should you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

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