Examiner and moderator requirements

The work of an examiner or moderator is responsible and demanding but also rewarding and must be carried out within a tight timetable. The marking/moderating takes place over a period of 3-4 weeks during the relevant examination period. The exact dates, and the number of scripts or samples of coursework to be marked, vary between subjects.

The work of an adviser spans the Autumn and Spring Terms, with a focus on providing support and guidance for teachers about coursework or portfolios.

You should normally have at least 3 terms' recent teaching experience by the time of the marking; you will need more than this this for moderating or for senior posts. You should have appropriate academic qualifications in the subject(s) concerned, and experience of teaching the subject(s) at the level you would mark. You will not normally be appointed to mark more than one paper in the same series of examinations.

What's involved in examining and moderating?
You will have toSo you will need to
Attend the standardisation meeting Check the date and confirm with your centre that you will be able to attend
Send 10 marked scripts to your Team Leader within 3 days of the Standardisation Meeting

Send scripts and marks to AQA by pre-specified batch dates

Complete all your marking within 21 days 		Make sure you have free evenings/ weekends during the marking period

Plan your work – set a target to mark a certain number of scripts per day and keep to it

Organise yourself and your workspace
Appreciate that marking is intensive and isolating for a short period Be prepared for this and keep in touch with your Team Leader

Tell your family and friends what it will be like in advance