Summary
A Visiting Moderator visits centres to carry out the moderation of certain forms of work which is marked initially by teacher examiners/assessors in the centres. 

Purpose
A Visiting Moderator will review the centre assessment of candidates’ work in accordance with the agreed assessment criteria and Edexcel's procedures. Each moderator will moderate a specified number of centre samples. 

Responsibilities

• To carry out the moderation of parts of a subject examination, such as coursework, projects and special studies, which are marked initially by teachers in the centres and then sent to you. Moderation will usually involve sampling procedures. 
• To undertake, when necessary, the direct assessment of school-based components in the subject where centres opt not to make initial assessments.

Experience/qualifications needed

• You will have a degree or equivalent
• You will be a qualified or qualifying teacher
• You will have teaching or assessment experience in the relevant subject and level.

Competencies required

• You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme
• You will have the ability to work well under pressure
• You will have the ability to meet deadlines.

Additional information

• The moderation period is between May and July
• With an average allocation, your fee would be £700 - £1000
• A fee for attending standardisation will also be paid when you have submitted your  reports to Edexcel.