Cambridge International 8101 and 8102 AS Level US History - Principal Examiner

Cambridge Assessment International Education is growing and over 10 000 schools in more than 160 countries are now part of our Cambridge learning community.

To support our continued growth worldwide, we are expanding our examiner network, and inviting teachers to develop their professional practice by becoming Cambridge examiners.

Principal Examiners are required for AS Level US History for the following units:

8101/01: US History to 1877 Historical Sources

8102/01: US History from 1877 Historical Sources

If you are already working with Cambridge Assessment you will have an account and an Assessment Specialist ID, so please use the following link to update your profile and search for new opportunities: https://asportal.cambridge.org/irj/portal

The role will start from the 2027 series. As a Principal Examiner you will be responsible for the standardisation and marking of this paper for the exam series, with a view to also being responsible for this paper in future examination sessions.

Duties will include:

• Online selection of standardisation materials for the exam series
• Management and standardisation of a large team of Assessment Specialists
• PE check of assessment materials
• Following and overseeing deadlines in the completion of marking for the effective delivery results
• Working in collaboration with the Product Manager for the syllabus to manage these duties
• Management of the grade reviewing of scripts
• Timely submission of reports

Requirements are that applicants should:

• have at least 2 years teaching experience of a relevant subject
• have a degree in History (or a related subject)
• have prior experience of examining in a senior role such as Principal Examiner or Team Leader
• have management experience
• have experience of writing reports
• be able to use IT confidently and effectively
• have a PC/Mac, fast broadband and IT skills

Successful applicants will:

• have a keen eye for detail
• have the ability to keep to deadlines
• have the ability to work well under pressure

We offer:

• a powerful insight into the teaching and assessment of Cambridge qualifications
• payment per script marked
• support in developing your own professional practice
• the highest standard of training and support
• freelance opportunities, based on contracts of service for each examination series, which fit around your existing commitments.

All tasks must be completed to the highest of standards. Training and support will be provided.

The deadline for applications is 15 December 2024.

Please note that all successful applications with a UK postal address will be subject to right to work and other background checks.

You must provide the details of a referee who has known you in a professional capacity. We are unable to accept references from family, friends, or employees of Cambridge University Press & Assessment or any department of Cambridge University.