OCR Entry Level History 2025

Task: Moderator

Subject: Entry Level History

Units:  R435/01,02

About the role 

As a moderator, you’ll be looking at samples of candidates’ coursework to make sure that a centre’s marking is accurate and consistent. You’ll be part of a team and you’ll work closely with your team leader.

For remote moderation, either the centre will post samples of coursework to you or you’ll download them from a central repository.

We’ll make sure you are fully trained so you understand the moderation process and your part in it. There will also be standardisation activities to make sure you can apply the marking criteria consistently

The amount of work involved will vary depending on the mode of moderation and the level of the qualification.

Typically, the window for remote moderation is around four weeks long and falls within the period May to June. You would generally moderate around 16 centres with about six samples per centre. We’ll quote specific details and fees when we offer you a moderation task.

You can find further details of the task at https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/15845-moderating-task-descriptor.pdf

For further information on the specification and sample assessment materials please click here.

What we’re looking for 

• A teaching qualification or a degree in a related subject
• Relevant teaching experience within the last three years. We also consider PGCE students who have completed the classroom teaching element of their course.
• Previous or current teaching experience within the UK education system.
• The ability to use IT confidently and effectively.

You don’t need to be teaching the OCR specification of your subject. We would also be interested in people with current or previous experience of working for other examination boards.

In order to undertake moderation you will need to be resident in the UK.

You will need to provide details of two referees that we can contact in support of your application. We will also carry out right to work checks if you are a UK based applicant.    

Benefits 

• You’ll gain an insight into the assessment system and build confidence in supporting your students as they learn and prepare for assessment.
• It’s a great opportunity for continuing professional development, enhancing your current role and contributing to your future career progression.
• It will help keep your subject and specification knowledge up to date.
• You can fit work around your regular teaching job and your existing home and work commitments.
• You’ll supplement your income.
• You’ll have the opportunity to network with fellow professionals.

If you are already an assessor with Cambridge University Press and Assessment please apply through the assessment specialist portal at https://asportal.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/irj/portal/