Work based learning - Construction Levels 1-3 - Senior Standards Verifier

Job Description

Work based learning - Construction Levels 1-3 - Senior Standards VerifierReference: SSVCONClosing date: 21 October 2022 at midnightA Senior Standards Verifier will be the responsible expert in terms of specification interpretation and verifier standardisation for a range of programmes within a PSA across all relevant frameworks or standards. To monitor assessment and internal verificationfor a range of programmes within a Principal Subject Area (PSA) in order to report on national standards across centres.This role covers the Principal Subject Areas for WBL Construction Levels 13.Responsibilities

• Sample assessment and internal verification decisions in order to report that national standards are maintained
• Hold sector specific responsibility for assessment advice and standards interpretation
• Offer specialist advice and support to centres and Standards Verifiers (SV) and Senior/ Team Leaders (S/TLs) in relation to the content and interpretation of specifications, assessment and delivery
• Provide sampling-related support and development to SVs and S/TLs
• Review SV and S/TL reports to comment on the maintenance of national standards
• Identify and escalate issues of adverse standards interpretation
• Undertake a proactive role in maintaining national standards
• Develop the content for the training and standardisation of SVs
• Lead and deliver training events to centres and SVs as required
• Performance Manage a range of Senior Team Leaders across the PSA providing advice and guidance where applicable as well as carrying out 3xRAG reports on each through the year. You will also be required to complete a Summative report for each STL in yourteam and grade them on their performance. Alongside this you will support your team of S/TLs as they monitor and manage their teams of TLs
• Produce an end of year report within the parameters of a defined template in order to comment on nationals standards
• Report back to Edexcel within agreed service-level agreements
• Contribute to Edexcels Ask the Expert service
• Represent Pearson as required

Experience/qualifications needed

• Substantial recent experience in verification of qualifications within the sector of WBL Construction Levels 13
• Significant experience in delivering and assessing vocational qualifications
• Assessment and delivery experience across a range of qualifications within the sector of WBL Construction Levels 13
• Qualified with an occupational Construction qualification at Level 3 and above
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the field of assessment and delivery of vocational qualifications alongside occupational experience within the sector of WBL Construction Levels 13, including related Health and Safety, and otherRegulatory requirements

Competencies required

• A clear understanding of the educational landscape and regulatory requirements for qualifications within the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and for competence-based qualifications
• Detailed knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role
• Excellent report writing skills
• Ability to edit materials to ensure they are grammatically correct and fit for purpose
• Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand the implications of decisions taken on Pearsons behalf and not to operate outside the sphere of responsibility defined within this job description
• Demonstrable people management skills

Extra Requirements

• Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson required software
• Have a suitable internet connection
• Have a personal and secure email account
• Have a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland
• Declare any conflicts of interest that could impact on the role
• Have availability of 8 to 20 days, dependent upon the requirements and workload for the sector, in any given year
• Abide by the terms of conditions as stated in the contract for work

About PearsonWelcome to Pearson, the worlds leading learning company. We have a simple mission: to help people make more of their lives through learning. We are the UKs largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, witheducational excellence rooted in names like Edexcel, BTEC, EDI and LCCI.Application Information We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.