At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure BTEC standards are met and support centres in delivering quality education.
- Company: Join Pearson, a global leader in learning and education.
- Benefits: Flexible working, professional development, and a commitment to diversity.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on education while working with passionate professionals.
- Qualifications: Experience in BTEC qualifications and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Purpose of this Role
- Affirm national standards have been achieved and upheld.
- Monitor through external examiner sampling and visit activities, centres' compliance with Pearson quality assurance expectations for RQF BTEC Higher National programmes.
- Support centres during the sampling process.
- Support centres in the delivery of BTEC Higher National programmes to national standards.
Key Accountabilities
- Covering a defined range of programmes within a sector, the External Examiner (EE) will:
- Undertake sampling of assessed student work within defined parameters and rules to establish that centres are assessing learning outcomes in accordance with Pearson standards for its Higher National qualifications.
- Provide sampling-related support and development to centres.
- Produce reports for centres and Pearson on the sampling undertaken, outcomes reached, and support provided.
- Apply appropriate sanctions in consultation with the team leader where it is deemed assessment outcomes are not consistent with the published national standards being met.
- Produce targeted actions for centres to assist with remedial actions where national standards are not being upheld.
- Support centres to understand and implement identified actions.
- Facilitate the Senior External Examiner (SEE) in sourcing materials for training and standardisation.
- Report back to Pearson and centres following EE activity within agreed service-level agreements.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the work of Technical and Professional Assessment in relation to this role.
Previous Experience:
Essential
- Significant experience in delivering and assessing BTEC Higher National qualifications in the subject area.
- Hold a qualification at least at Level 6 and a full and relevant competence qualification for working in the sector.
- Participation annually in online training and standardisation and successful completion of the set standardisation activity.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the sector.
- A willingness to use technology-based approaches to communication and centre support.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills.
- Good working knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role.
- A customer-focused approach.
- The need to meet deadlines.
- Develop and monitor clear action plans.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable
- Word processing and intermediate Excel skills.
Application Information
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
Closing date: 28 August 2026 at midnight.
External Examiner- BTEC HN 4-7 Early Childhood Education and Care (2019) in London employer: Pearson
Pearson is an excellent employer that values flexibility and a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for those seeking part-time opportunities in Birmingham. With a commitment to employee growth, Pearson offers training and development resources, ensuring that staff can enhance their skills while contributing to a meaningful mission of education and assessment. The friendly atmosphere and focus on compliance create a rewarding environment for Test Centre Administrators who enjoy helping candidates succeed.
