We are currently recruiting for Subject Specialists to support the development and review of qualification content and materials for BTEC International Level 3 in Hospitality.
Subject Specialist – QD Reviewer Purpose of this role:
A Subject Specialist supports the review and development of qualification content and materials for BTEC International Level 3 in Hospitality. Successful candidates will undertake activities that support, or comment on, qualification content and materials. Suitable individuals may also be invited to undertake additional activities by supporting the technical editing/reviewing of units within their chosen sector/subject area.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Reviewing activities
- Review the required units and materials assigned according to the guidance provided
- Technically edit/review units within the Hospitality sector/subject area, where required
- Review materials at Level 2 and Level 3 vocational standard
- Comment on the suitability of unit titles, unit aims and unit content
- Review unit content in terms of its currency, depth, breadth, level of difficulty and amount
- Review the appropriateness of assessment criteria and grading descriptors, where applicable
- Review the suitability of delivery and assessment guidance
- Review the currency and suitability of suggested resources
- Provide clear and constructive feedback on materials reviewed
- Respond positively to feedback received
- Make recommendations for amendments where required
- Ensure content is clear, accurate, relevant and appropriate for the target learner cohort
- Consider the overall fitness for purpose of units for learners and their progression
All/general activities
- Provide up-to-date sector or subject-specific expertise that feeds into material production and review
- Keep up to date with changes in the sector/subject area
- Have detailed knowledge of the requirements/standards/specifications that encompass the role or area of expertise
- Have a good understanding of vocational qualifications within the Hospitality sector
- Meet deadlines & report back to Pearson within agreed timeframes
- Ensure parity of standards
- Adhere to guidance provided by Pearson
- Work effectively with colleagues
- Take part in training activities associated with the role, as required
Background/Experience/Skills (Essential)
- Have an understanding and experience of working within a vocational sector and/or have taught Hospitality or a relevant subject to learners aged 14-19
- Have a good understanding of vocational qualifications within the sector
- Have recent relevant teaching experience
- Have a relevant teaching qualification
- Have been educated to a Level 4 standard with relevant qualifications
- Be able to review materials at Level 2 and Level 3 vocational standard
- Have good written communication skills, particularly in the Hospitality sector/subject area
- Confident use of IT
- Have the ability to pick up new skills quickly and apply them, including an understanding of the writing of assessment criteria
- Have the ability to follow a brief
- Be able to write clearly and concisely
- Have an ability to work to tight deadlines
Background/Experience/Skills (Desirable)
- Experience of writing and/or reviewing educational materials and an ability to summarise materials and create engaging educational content
- Relevant industry experience within the Hospitality sector is preferred but not required
- Innovative individuals with fresh ideas that motivate learners and support progression
- Experience in reviewing any of the following:
- support materials aimed at students, teachers and learning providers
- qualification units or specifications
- assessments or assessment criteria
- published or educational materials
- Experience providing feedback in a professional context
- Experience in qualification development, technical editing, reviewing or quality assurance activities
Additional requirements
- Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson required software
- Have a suitable broadband connection, microphone, headphones and a webcam
- Have a personal and secure email account
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Declare any conflicts of interest that could impact on the role
- Have availability of a minimum of 7 days, depending upon the requirements and workload for the sector, in any given year for attending meetings
- Allow sufficient time for completion of duties and tasks as directed by the role
- Undertake other duties appropriate as required by Pearson in relation to this role
- Abide by the terms and conditions as stated in the contract for work
- Applicants selected for additional activities may be required to complete tasks, training and/or standardisation before work can be allocated
- Ensure sufficient time and availability before contracts are accepted
- Ensure that Pearson contact is notified of any issues that may delay the submission or completion of materials/work.
Closing date:
04 December 2026 at midnight
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