Whether it’s helping with the automation of marking, or even writing letters to parents, AI is affording teachers more opportunity for mentorship, engagement and hands-on learning. With technology rapidly evolving, it’s not unreasonable to envisage a future in which they can track student engagement in real time, automate assessments and develop bespoke learning paths.
But while AI promises to transform the efficiency of the classroom, the UK government has been clear that the technology should only be used for low-stakes marking and that teachers should be transparent with regards to its use. Its limitations highlight a crucial need for human expertise when it comes to ensuring integrity and fairness during high-stakes assessments.
Science teachers are, of course, armed with a deep understanding of their subject. It’s this professional judgement and the ability to assess learning based on context, experience and integrity that makes their involvement vital to ensuring that assessments remain fair, accurate and a true reflection of every student’s potential.
Utilising your expertise
As the world’s leading learning company, Pearson has over 18,000 employees operating in more than 70 countries serving millions of learners, educators, institutions and employers globally. Working as an examiner, moderator, or subject specialist, Pearson associates play a vital role in ensuring that students receive the grades they need to progress in their careers.
By becoming an examiner, you can expect to contribute to a broader educational mission: helping students realise the life and career that they imagine through learning. Bolstered by experience, your involvement can help guarantee the rigour that defines a qualification, translating students’ hard work into a future filled with opportunity.
Professional development that gives back
Taking on the role of an examiner can offer science teachers benefits that feed directly into their own professional lives too.
- Insight: gain an overview of national performance, spotting common errors and successful techniques to benefit your own students.
- Additional income: flexible, home-based working designed to fit around existing teaching commitments.
- Widen your network: connect with education professionals from different backgrounds, share ideas and build a valuable support network.
Professional recognition: gain recognised CPD and enhance your professional portfolio through respected subject expertise.
What qualifications do I need?
Most of Pearson’s examiner roles require a minimum of one year of teaching experience gained within the last eight years. A degree and relevant teaching qualification or equivalent in your chosen subject is also a must, as is a reference from a senior professional within the establishment you have gained your teaching experience.
Some vocational qualifications require occupational experience rather than teaching experience and a degree/teaching qualification is not required.