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To apply, you'll typically need:

• three full terms of teaching experience in the subject and level you'd like to examine, gained within the last five years. We're also currently considering applications from trainee teachers and ECTs for Economics, Business, Geography, ReligiousStudies and Sociology , subject to requirements. We are not accepting applications from private tutors at this time.
• A senior professional referee who can verify your relevant teaching experience.
• Preferably a degree, teaching qualification or equivalent in your chosen subject.
• Access to a Windows PC running a current, Microsoft-supported operating system. As part of a pilot initiative, we're also able to support a limited number of Apple Mac users for Economics, Geography and Sociology.
• A private mobile phone or landline, a UK bank account and a UK National Insurance number (or you've applied for one).
• The ability to meet our data security requirements. We can accept applications from EEA countries (EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and countries recognised by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of personal data protection.

If you have any questions about becoming an examiner, eligibility requirements or the application process, please visit our FAQs for further information.

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Becoming an AQA examiner has never been easier

1. Apply

Choose an open vacancy and complete our user-friendly form. This usually takes 15 minutes.

2. Referencing

If your application is successful, we'll email your referee and ask them to check your experience.

3. Holding pool

Once your referee checks your experience, we'll add you to our list of approved applicants.

4. Appointment

When a vacancy for your qualification is available, we'll send you a contract by email.