Cambridge International 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 an opportunity for paper setters for the Singapore 9569 Computing.

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

Requirements are that applicants will:

• have a PC/Mac, fast broadband and IT skills in order to attend online meetings
• be a good team player
• be able to respond to feedback professionally

Successful applicants will have:

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

All applicants for the Setter role are required to complete an associated exercise (details below):

Produce a selection of items, mark schemes, specification grid to cover these:

• One or more items that tests candidates’ skills in Object Oriented Programming using Python.

• One or more item that tests candidate’s skills in creating practical algorithms that use HTML, CSS.
• One or more items that tests candidate’s ability to make use of a built-in SQL database engine (e.g. SQLite)
• One or more items that test candidate’s ability to create a Python web application using a web application development framework (e.g Flask).

All items must be:

• fit for purpose, i.e. valid, reliable, and error free
• consistent with the requirements of the specification
• mapped/targeted (as appropriate) to
  • assessment objectives/assessment criteria/learning outcomes
  • level of demand/grades
  • specification content/coverage
• in line with Equality Act requirements
• as inclusive as possible, using appropriate language

Please attach your exercise to your application form on the Assessment Specialist Portal.

The deadline for applications is 02 February 2025

Successful candidates may be expected to attend online meeting to scrutinise the paper. (usually occurring between February and March). This meeting can take one or two hours.

As the setter you write the assessment material (usually comprising a question paper, mark scheme and a specification grid). Please click here to view our website and more information about the role of a setter.

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.