OCR SR Science GCSE Developers

OCR is currently seeking Developers for the redevelopment of GCSE Sciences.

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 Developer Profile for this role should be reviewed prior to completing your application.

As Developer you will use your experience and creativity to develop and/or revise high quality teaching and learning resources, sample assessment materials and components for OCR's new qualifications.

In order to undertake the role of Developer you will have:

• a degree or equivalent qualification in one of the Sciences or a closely related subject.
• at least 3 academic years of teaching experience
• Qualified Teacher Status
• experience of marking or drafting assessments
• the ability to produce and revise assessment material in a timely manner to a specified brief. 

The ability to use IT confidently and effectively is essential to this role.

Developing and revising resources can be carried out at home and remuneration will be set on a task-by-task basis.

To apply for this role, you must complete the application form and the associated exercise below:

Exercise

Draft 4 GCSE science examination questions to assess content from OFQUAL’s subject criteria here.

Your chosen content can be from any science specialism and any content area.
a)   You must state the subject content area you have chosen.
b)   Design a mixture of questions, including one example of each of the following:

i.    A forced / controlled response question (1-2 marks)

ii.   An extended constructed response question with a points based mark scheme (2-4 marks)

iii.  A short answer question with calculation/working (3-4 marks)

iv.  An extended constructed response question with a level of response mark scheme  (6 marks), that assesses knowledge of practical science

You should follow the format in the example material here. (This is a Geography paper, please use for the format only)

c)    You must provide a detailed mark scheme for each question including:
i.   The answer

ii.   Any guidance required

iii.  The assessment objectives targeted

iv.  For the extended constructed response question, provide an explanation of why you chose to write that question, how it targets the AO and how it allows the student to demonstrate the level descriptors for a logically sequenced answer.

You should follow the format in the example material here. (This is a Geography paper, please use for the format only)

The exercise should be completed electronically (preferably on Word) and attached to your application via the Portal. Please use the template provided for the exercise. 

The closing date for applications is 01 June 2025.

We require one reference in support of your application. This is to be received by the closing date. Please forward the reference request form to your chosen referee 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 complete all the information required to begin the application process. Selection will take place after the closing date and we aim to notify you of the outcomes within 3 weeks of the closing date. Selection will be based upon the information entered on this application form and on the exercise you have supplied.

If you require any further information on the recruitment process please feel free to email us at Senior.recruitment@ocr.org.uk

Alternatively, if you wish to know more about this role before applying, please contact:

Laura Langton (Product Designer): laura.langton@cambridge.org

Carole Moss (Product Designer): carole.moss@cambridge.org