International Standard Verifier BTEC Qualifications (Location Agnostic)

This job is with Pearson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

We are currently recruiting International Standard Verifiers for specific sectors and qualifications below:

• International BTEC
• Business
• Counselling and Applied Psychology
• Counselling and Applied Psychology (Cognitive Behavioural)
• Counselling and Applied Psychology (Integrative)
• Engineering
• Esports
• Hair and Beauty
• Health and Social Care
• Health and Social Care E-3 (SRF)
• Information Technology
• Ophthalmic Dispensing Assistant
• Optometric Clinical Assistant
• BTEC HN
• Cloud Computing L4-5 (RQF)
• Counselling
• Engineering L4-5 (RQF)
• Healthcare Practice (RQF)
• Social and Community Work (RQF)
• BTEC RQF
• Esports RQF L3

At Pearson we’re committed to a world that’s always learning. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better.

The Standards Verifier plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and consistency of vocational qualifications by ensuring that assessment and internal verification practices meet national standards. This involves providing expert subject-specific support to centres, conducting sampling and verification activities, delivering clear and constructive feedback, and contributing to the ongoing development of quality assurance processes.

Core Services:

• Ensure compliance with all parts of the terms and conditions and other policies.
• Act at all times in a way which will not bring Pearson, its employees and its representatives into disrepute.
• Adhere to Pearson policies and guidance related to data privacy and security of information.
• Remain respectful and advocate for others to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion, in a professional manner.
• Raise any concerns if you suspect or are made aware of any malpractice, maladministration and/or Safeguarding issues.
• Adhere to deadlines given by Pearson and ensure that all work is carried out to the best of an individual’s ability.
• Respect the confidentiality of centres and learners.
• You are responsible for the provision of your own IT equipment and must ensure it is capable of running Pearson required software, relevant malware, appropriate anti-virus software and a suitable internet connection.
• Collaborate and communicate in a timely manner with Pearson.

Role Specific Services and Expectations:

• Stay up to date with relevant qualification specifications and, where applicable, National Occupational Standards.
• Provide expert advice, guidance, and support tailored to your subject area and in line with verification requirements.
• Attend and complete all mandatory training and annual standardisation activities within required timelines.
• Conduct centre visits as required for qualifications involving visiting verification, following guidance from the Assessment team and subject to approval.
• Adhere to Pearson's quality assurance processes and follow prescribed sampling strategies for allocated qualifications.
• Review learner work and internal verification records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure assessment decisions are valid, consistent, and aligned with national standards.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to centres during the sampling process.
• Produce comprehensive and actionable sampling reports for each centre visited.
• Clearly communicate when standards are not met and outline the necessary corrective actions.
• Assist centres in addressing issues, implementing improvements, and maintaining ongoing compliance.
• Identify and recommend suitable learner work or assessment materials for use in future training and standardisation events.
• Maintain regular communication with your Pearson supervisor and work collaboratively with internal teams.

This role requires a proactive approach to quality assurance and a commitment to maintaining Pearson's high standards across all responsibilities.

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Strong background in quality assurance and assessment practices.
• Experience in verifying regulated qualifications.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver and coordinate training sessions, including standardisation and other standards-focused activities.
• In-depth knowledge of specifications relevant to your specialist sector.
• Examples of previous leadership or support roles in essential quality assurance activities.

Qualifications required to apply for your chosen role at Pearson will depend on the qualification you are delivering. Please contact Pearson ahead of your application if you have any questions on the requirements.

• A minimum of one full academic year of teaching experience in the relevant subject area/sector within the last 8 years and/or extensive knowledge and experience in Pearson assessment, quality and processes and national standards within the last 5 years.
• Relevant CPD evidence in the subject area/sector within the last 12 months.
• Hold a relevant qualification in the subject area/sector.
• A UK recognised teaching qualification.

Please note upon successful application Pearson may ask you to provide proof of the qualifications required.

We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.