Cambridge International IGCSE/O Level Computer Science Examiners (Paper 1) Assistant Examiner

Job Requisition ID:  13512
Business Unit:  Cambridge Assessment International Education
Location: 

Worldwide

Posted Date:  3 Oct 2024

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

 

We currently have new examiner vacancies for IGCSE and O Level Computer Science.

 

Requirements are that applicants will:

 

  • 3 years teaching experience and a relevant country teaching qualification (e.g. UK: PGCE or QTS).
  • Be educated to degree level or equivalent; Computer Science or a related subject 
  • High level of proficiency in Computer Science.
  • Have knowledge of either: Python; VB.NET or Java desirable.
  • Have a PC/Mac, fast broadband and IT skills

 

Successful applicants will have:

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

 

As an examiner you will be marking a specific number of scripts in line with approved marking instructions and to the required standard. For more information on the role of an examiner please visit our website. There will be payment per scripts marked .  For more information on examining/moderating roles with us visit our website.

 

We offer:

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

 

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

If you are applying from India you will be engaged and paid through CUPAIPL. (Cambridge University Press and Assessment India Private Ltd)

If you are applying from outside the UK and there is requirement to attend training in the UK expenses will only be paid for travel within the UK. 

Please provide the details of two referees who have known you in a professional capacity for at least 6 months. We are unable to accept references from family, friends or employees of Cambridge Assessment