International Standards Verifier - International BTEC - Art & Design - Pakistan Based

Please Note: This vacancy is for applicants based in Pakistan. Applicants based outside of Pakistan will not be considered.

Purpose

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. Through regular training, collaboration with internal teams, and engagement with centres, the Standards Verifier helps uphold Pearson's commitment to high‑quality, reliable assessment.

Core Services

• Ensure compliance with all parts of the terms and conditions and other policies.
• Act at all times in a way that 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 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.
• Provide your own IT equipment capable of running Pearson‑required software, including suitable anti‑virus and internet connection.
• Provide a personal email address attached to a secure account (not a work email).
• 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 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 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.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 full academic years 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.
• Experience in verifying regulated qualifications.
• Strong background in quality assurance and assessment practices.
• 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.