Principal Examiner GCSE Greek 1GK0

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Principal Examiner

Responsible for papers 1GK0 4F & 4H (writing paper)

Purpose

To produce appropriate assessment materials, including question papers and mark schemes, and be responsible for the standardisation of its marking.

Responsibilities

• To produce a working draft paper / respond to any amendments or suggestions and produce a draft paper.
• To set / approve questions and mark schemes - demonstrate the specification's content and assessment criteria has been met in the question papers (may take the form of a grid). Its content should be clear and fit for purpose.
• To attend the Question paper Evaluation Committee meeting (QPEC) and produce a final draft.
• To ensure final question papers meet the specification content and assessment objectives.
• To ensure parity of standards across optional questions and question papers.
• To monitor the marking standards of all examiners (including Assistant Principal Examiners, Team Leaders and Examiners), ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout.
• To monitor the standards of examiners, advise on their appointment, training and reappointment.
• To attend the awarding meeting, advise on mark ranges for the grade boundaries.
• To submit an evaluation report on performance of the question paper.

Experience/qualifications needed

• You will have experience of teaching the relevant subject and level.
• Qualified Teacher Status is desirable.
• You will have assessment experience in the relevant qualification.
• You will have experience of managing people.
• You will have the ability to meet deadlines.

Competencies required

• You will be a clear and proactive communicator.
• You will have the ability to work well under pressure.
• You will possess effective decision making.
• You will be able to maximize potential in yourself and others.
• You will have strong organization and IT skills.

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