Overview

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As part of Pearson's programme of modernisation, we are updating senior associate roles and responsibilities across our qualifications. We invite you to apply for one of these roles.

About Pearson

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Purpose

The Content Author is responsible for producing error-free, factually accurate assessments that align with the subject specification.

Core Services and Expectations

As a Pearson representative, you should maintain professional integrity at all times. Please:

• Act in a manner that will not bring Pearson, its employees, or its representatives into disrepute.
• Read all Pearson policies and guidance prior to undertaking contracted activities.
• Respect the confidentiality of centres and learners.
• Attend meetings or training sessions relevant to your role when requested by Pearson.
• Adhere to deadlines and ensure that all work is carried out to the best of your ability.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in a professional manner when carrying out services for Pearson.
• Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson software, with appropriate security and a suitable internet connection and secure email account.
• Communicate with Pearson and its centres in a timely manner when carrying out responsibilities.
• Raise concerns if you suspect malpractice, maladministration, or safeguarding issues.

Role-Specific Services and Expectations

In addition to Pearson's core expectations, the following role-specific services and expectations are required:

• Ensure assessment materials comply with the Global Content Policy, support accessibility, diversity, equality, inclusion, and sensitivity guidelines.
• Produce high-quality materials with sufficient coverage of assessment criteria as per guidelines.
• Ensure materials are appropriate to the range of ability and provide good discrimination and differentiation.
• Advise on subject specialist matters during production and provide feedback where necessary.
• Adhere to production schedules and update Pearson on availability that could affect deadlines.
• Demonstrate that any permitted combination of questions provides balanced content and assessment criteria where required.
• Produce materials that meet the required level of demand, are clear, fit for purpose, and error-free.
• Provide accurate sources and, where applicable, assist with copyright permissions.
• Ensure graphics, photographs, diagrams, or images are from reputable sources and error-free.
• Ensure that the nature and range of responses required by the mark scheme are appropriate.
• Comply with the current specification regarding duration, reading time, number of questions, and other rubric requirements.
• Avoid unnecessary repetition and ensure distractors do not reveal answers to other questions.
• Review, report, and clearly mark up comments; produce revised materials as required.
• Provide feedback on drafts and attend sign-off meetings when required.
• Update associated materials throughout production; sign off final assessment materials.
• Support, review, and agree on modified paper amendments as requested by Pearson.

Experience and Qualifications

Experience: You should have experience in, or be able to demonstrate, the following:

• Excellent communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the specific content area (assessments and curriculum development).
• Proven ability to provide and co-ordinate training.
• Proven track record of leading quality assurance activities.

Qualifications: Qualifications required to apply depend on the qualification being delivered. Please contact Pearson if requirements are not clear. General qualifications (e.g., GCSE/A LEVEL) include:

• Degree
• A UK-recognised teaching qualification

Please note that, upon successful application, Pearson may ask you to provide proof of qualifications.