OCR SR Applied Science Authors Cambridge Advanced National
United Kingdom
OCR is currently seeking Authors for the Applied Science Cambridge Advanced National for the following units:
Examined Assessments
F180: Fundamentals of science (Authors to cover the Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Applied Practical sections)
F181: Science in society (one Author for both Sections A and B)
Non Examined Assessments
F182: Investigating science
F183: Analytical techniques in chemistry
F184: Environmental studies
F185: Forensic biology
F186: Medical physics
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.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/irj/portal
The Author will produce assessment material items that are innovative, engaging and accessible to all candidates. The Profile for this task provides details about the specific activites involved.
You will need appropriate subject and assessment expertise within the UK education system, the ability to review material to a specified brief and have a clear understanding of the candidate experience. The ability to use IT systems and applications confidently is essential.
Please note, if you are involved in the production of live material you cannot undertake training development or training delivery tasks for OCR.
When applying for the Author role you need to complete either the question paper task or the NEA task, depending on your preference.
If you are applying for both roles you need to complete both tasks.
Question paper task
Your brief is to produce a selection of question items with a mark scheme for your preferred area(s) of expertise. The question items and the mark scheme must reflect the level of demand, format and style of the sample assessment materials for the relevant unit. You do not need to create an entire paper.
The sample assessment material and specification for the new Cambridge Advanced Nationals (teaching from September 2025) are available on the OCR website: https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/alternative-academic-qualifications/
The range and number of question items produced should be appropriate for the unit you are applying for and sufficient to demonstrate your ability to fulfil the author role being applied for.
All question items and stimulus material must be:
- fit for purpose, i.e. valid, reliable, and error free
- consistent with the requirements of the new Cambridge Advanced Nationals specification
- mapped/targeted (as appropriate) to
- performance objectives
- level of demand (low, medium or high)
- specification content reference(s)
- inclusive and engaging
- appropriate and use accessible language
NEA task - It would be desirable if you have recent experience of working in a laboratory and/or access to a laboratory for the following NEA units: F182, F183, F184 and/or F185
Your brief is to produce an assignment scenario/case study for your preferred unit. This must reflect the level of demand, format and style of the sample assessment materials for the relevant unit.
The sample assessment material and specification for the new Cambridge Advanced Nationals (teaching from September 2025) are available on the OCR website: https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/alternative-academic-qualifications/
The scenario/case study produced should demonstrate your ability to fulfil the author role being applied for and to create a scenario/case study which is appropriate to the style of the sample assessment material.
Your task must be:
- fit for purpose, i.e. valid, reliable, and error free
- consistent with the requirements of the new Cambridge Advanced Nationals specification
- suitable to be assessed using the assessment criteria in the specification
- inclusive and engaging
- appropriate and use accessible language
Please attach the completed exercise to your application prior to submission.
The closing date for applications is 03 November 2024.
We require two references in support of your application. Please forward the reference request form to your chosen referees and ask them to submit to senior.recruitment@ocr.org.uk by the above closing date. Please note all successful applications may be subject to right to work checks.
Please click ‘apply’ and ensure that you fully complete all the information required before submitting your application. Selection will be based upon the information provided and will take place after the closing date. We will notify you of the outcome within three weeks.
If you require any further information, please feel free to email us at senior.recruitment@ocr.org.uk