Graduate Marker

Description

Pearson is recruiting graduates for Summer 2026 examinations, for the following subjects:

• GCE A Level Chemistry 9CH0 - Papers 01, 02, and 03
• GCE A Level Physics 9PH0 - Paper 01
• GCSE Biology 1BI0 - Paper 1H
• iGCSE Biology 4BI1 - Paper 2B
• iGCSE Economics 4EC1 - Papers 01 and 02
• iGCSE Economics 4WEC1 - Papers 01 and 01R

Your role as a Specialist Graduate Marker will demand the very best that you can give. You will be responsible for marking candidates' work in accordance with a rigidly defined mark scheme. This will be a short-term temporary contract and the marking will be home based.

Eligibility

• Hold a degree in one of the listed subjects and have graduated within the past five years or are a final-year student, expected to complete your degree in Summer 2025.
• Have excellent communication skills in English (Note: If your first language is not English, you must have a Level 4 or above London Test of English qualification. Equivalent qualifications such as IELTS, TOEFL, CPE at a similar level are acceptable).
• Be computer literate and have access to a personal PC with a broadband connection enabling you to work from home.
• Possess good time management skills.
• If you are currently completing a teaching qualification, this is desirable but not essential.

Additional Information

• The marking period is between May - July.
• The training required to mark will take place between May and June.

Important Note

If you have been contracted as a Specialist Graduate Marker in the last 2 years, there is no need to reapply again. You will be trained and supported throughout the marking process by our experienced team of senior examiners. You can expect approximately 40-45 hours of work during the main examination series (May - July). Markers who complete their initial contract early and to a high standard will have the opportunity to increase their earnings.

This role is specifically for recent graduates without teaching experience. If you have more than a year's full-time teaching experience and are a qualified teacher, please have a look at our vacancies page for more suitable roles.

About Pearson

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