GCE A Level / GCSE - Three-dimensional Design - Credible Specialist

Credible Specialist

Three-dimensional Design Papers: GCSE 1TD0 and GCE 9TD0

Purpose of this role:

A Credible Specialist supports the customer events, training and/or delivery for our qualifications.

Successful candidates will undertake activities, that support customers, creating or commenting on material during the production of support, teaching and learning and training materials. Suitable individuals may also be invited to undertake additional activities by supporting the writing/editing/reviewing or assessing of the materials.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

●       Provides up-to-date sector or subject specific expertise that feeds into the development of the required materials.

●       Keep up to date with changes in the sector

●       Have detailed knowledge of the requirements/standards/specifications that encompass the role or area of expertise

●       Meet deadlines & report back to Pearson within agreed time-frames

●       Work effectively with colleagues

●       Take part in training activities, associated with the role, as required

●    Centre visits/Zoom/telephone support to guide new and existing centres through the GCSE/A level Art and Design qualifications and support materials.  

●    Providing guidance and support to centres on their specific endorsed title in addition to supporting the Art, Craft and Design title. 

●    Providing subject expertise and market information back to the product team and subject advisor to inform future developments and support materials. 

●    Running online/network/twilight events as appropriate for GCSE and A level. 

●    Engaging with teacher groups on social media (Facebook, Twitter etc.) and being the voice of Pearson Edexcel in helping to answer customer queries. 

●     Being a role model for outstanding pedagogy in their specific endorsed title. 

●     Maintaining and regularly updating a blog of best teaching practice in their specific endorsed title

     Scrutinising / Checking Activities

●       Work through and check the final proofs of the assessment material(s) without reference to the mark scheme(s) to ensure that the questions/tasks can be answered in the time allowed and that there    are no errors or omissions.

●       Check the mark scheme(s) to ensure that the marks given are identical to those on the question paper(s).

●       Identify any other feature of the materials which may cause difficulties for the candidates.

●       Submit a full report on the form(s) provided and within the timescale agreed

     Writing Activities

●       Write the required materials assigned according to the brief provided

●       Respond positively to feedback received

●       Provide content in the required format using the specified format for submission

●       Make amendments following feedback

     Editing/ Reviewing Activities

●       Edit/review materials to ensure they are grammatically correct and fit for purpose

●       Offer constructive feedback clearly and concisely

●       Review/comment on draft materials on the appropriateness of sector/subject content within the materials in line with the given brief

●       Attend development / review meetings and contribute to the development of the materials to ensure they are in line with brief

     Training Activities

●       Create the materials in line with the brief.

●       Review materials to ensure they are grammatically correct and fit for purpose

●       Offer constructive feedback clearly and concisely

●       Review/comment on draft materials on the appropriateness of sector/subject content within the materials in line with the given brief

●       Deliver training either face to face / online live / recorded as a video or voice over.

●       Attend run thoughts and preparation meetings prior to training events.

●       Attend development / review meetings and contribute to the development of the materials to ensure they are in line with brief

Background/Experience/Skills (Essential)

● Have 3+ years’ experience of teaching and/or assessing Pearson Edexcel GCSE/A level Art and Design in their title specialism and be an active practitioner in their subject area.         

Current sector experience/applied subject knowledge (with a min of 2 years experience)

●       Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills

●       Ability to meet deadlines

●       Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the role or specialist area.

Background/Experience/Skills (Desirable)

For All Activities

●       Hold a degree or above with relevant qualifications for the sector/subject area of choice

●       Qualified teacher

●       Experience in delivering the qualifications that they are supporting

●       Evidence of continuous Professional Development (CPD) in subject specialism

●       A clear understanding of the educational landscape and regulatory requirements for qualifications

     Writing Activities

●       Innovative writers with fresh ideas that create engaging support materials and training events

     Editing / Reviewing Activities

●       Experience in working with/on teaching and learning materials and/or training materials within the role/specialism

     Training Activities

●       Experience of delivering training or CPD to educators and/or professionals.

●       Experience of delivering online events

 Credible specialists are employed on an ad-hoc basis as required (approx. 1-2 days per month depending on endorsed title) over the academic year to support our customers. They are paid at a daily rate of £175.