Purpose of this Role:
To undertake sampling of assessment and internal verification decisions for units from a range of programmes within a Principal Subject Area (PSA) in order to confirm that national standards have been achieved and upheld. Support centres during the sampling process. Direct centres in delivering BTEC programmes to meet national standards.
Key Accountabilities:
Covering a defined range of programmes within a PSA, the Standards Verifier (SV) will:
- Undertake sampling of learner work within defined parameters and rules to establish that assessment outcomes and internal verification processes meet national standards
- Provide sampling-related support and development to centres
- Produce reports for centres and Edexcel on: the sampling undertaken, outcomes reached and support provided
- Apply appropriate sanctions where it is deemed that flawed assessment or internal verification decisions or processes mean that national standards are not met
- Produce targeted actions for centres to assist with remedial action where national standards are not being upheld
- Support centres to understand and implement identified actions
- Report back to Edexcel and centres following SV activity as per service-level agreements
- Provide source materials for the standardisation of centre assessors, internal verifiers and lead internal verifiers as requested
- Carry out any other tasks assigned to you by Edexcel.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Previous Work Experience
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- Significant experience in delivering and assessing vocational qualifications
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the field of assessment and delivery of vocational qualifications
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- A willingness to engage in online training and standardisation and to use technology-based approaches to communication and centre support
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Skills and Knowledge
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- Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills
- A good working knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role
- A customer-focused approach
- The ability to meet deadlines
- Develop and monitor clear action plans
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to understand the implications of decisions taken on Edexcel’s behalf and not to operate outside the sphere of responsibility defined within this job description
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- Word processing and basic spreadsheet manipulation
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Requirements:
Any associate undertaking this role must:
- Have personal IT equipment capable of running Edexcel required software
- Have a suitable internet connection
- Have a personal and secure email account
- Have a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland
- Declare any conflicts of interest that could impact on the role
- Availability of 10 to 30 days, dependent upon the requirements and workload for the sector, in any given year
- Abide by the terms of conditions as stated in the contract for work
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