Writing Examiners U2 - Noida

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POST To mark paper-based and computer-based " highly renowned institution" English Writing tests using an online marking system. QUALIFICATION B.ED or M.ED or MPhil or MA or PHD / ONLY in ENGLISH EXPERIENCE 1 year to 15 years ( candidate should have minimum experience as mentioned below to take assessment exam (COA)) Should have minimum 1 year experience in teaching English if the candidate holds a (B.Ed or M.ED)/ in English LOCATION: Sector 60, Noida ( Work from office - 2 way transportation will be provided with in the radius of 30kms from the above location ) Workdays: Monday to Friday / Fixed week off's on Sat & Sun SHIFT: Noida - 10:30 AM TO 8 PM KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Writing Examiners are expected to: complete all work to schedule in accordance with Institution English procedures respond to guidance during monitoring and marking apply mark schemes to the required level of accuracy mark at an appropriate speed ADDITIONAL DUTIES Carry out any other duties which may be reasonably expected of you by your immediate manager or a senior director. INSTITUTION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Abide by all policies and procedures, as detailed in your contract of employment and the Staff Handbook, e.g., Code of ethics, anti-bribery and corruption, Health and Safety, e-mail and Internet use, and standards of behaviour. APPLICANTS SPECIFICATION Education to first degree level or equivalent* Recognised language teaching qualification* Proof of substantial, relevant, recent teaching experience ideally equivalent to at least 1,800 hours Pass the internal Certificate of Assessment (CoA)** * An applicant may be exempt either from the formal teaching qualification or from the first degree/equivalent requirement (but not both) if they can provide evidence of considerable relevant teaching experience (i.e. ideally 3000 hours or more) supported by a positive reference. ** Certification of Assessment is where examiners have to demonstrate that they can mark accurately. There are three stages: a benchmarking stage, which gives examiners an opportunity to familiarize themselves with scripts that have been awarded a gold standard mark by a panel of experts an opportunity to practice marking a final test, which will confirm whether or not the examiners marking is accurate enough to mark live scripts. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Able to carry out administrative tasks efficiently and punctually Good written and spoken communication skills Computer literate Collaborate well with others Give and receive constructive criticism Work to fixed time scales Reflect on and evaluate own work Adapt to change Be thoroughly familiar with the process of marking online using RM Assessor Have a basic understanding on how to install browser plugins and enable/disable popups