Chief Moderator - Science (Laboratory Science)

We’re seeking an experienced Chief Moderator to oversee the moderation of the following qualification on a flexible worker contract.

Overview

• Flexible Worker Contract
• Location: Remote
• Qualification: T Level Technical Qualification in Science (Level 3) - Laboratory Science pathway

The purpose of moderation is to check that centres are correctly and consistently assessing student work and that the materials submitted for moderation meet the required standard. As Chief Moderator, you'll be expected to make a judgement on the accuracy and validity of the provider and moderators' assessment decisions by continuously analysing data and evidence which forms part of the quality process in order to ensure qualification and regulatory compliance.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Recruiting, training and performance managing a team of Moderators across the relevant sector area
• Ensuring that quality assurance and moderation is delivered in line with qualification and customer requirements
• Ensuring the moderation team maintain compliance with all regulatory conditions relating to moderation of centre assessments
• Coordinating the day-to-day activities of the moderation team throughout the moderation window

We'd love to hear from you if you offer the following:

• A minimum of a level 3 qualification in the subject area
• Evidence of at least 3 years working within the sector
• Qualifications in assessment and internal quality assurance
• Knowledge and management of moderation processes
• Experience managing a team of moderators
• Excellent report writing skills

Why work as a flexible worker for NCFE?

Our flexible workforce provides supportive quality assurance to ensure that learners taking NCFE qualifications are getting the best education possible. If you become a flexible worker with us, you’ll choose how to fit your work around your other personal and professional commitments – making this a great opportunity to make a difference in a way that suits you. You’ll receive full training and the materials, tools or equipment needed to ensure you’re able to complete your duties in line with NCFE requirements, with the ability to take on flexible worker contract alongside other work, without the need to be registered as self-employed.

All applicants will be expected to adhere to NCFE’s behavioural framework and to uphold our core values.

Shape real change with an NCFE career

Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered. With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.

Want to know more? Take a look at our website https://www.ncfe.org.uk/

How To Apply

Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK. Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV and answer the associated application questions.

Closing Date: Sunday 15 February 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement

We’re committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve. We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.