Become an associate

Are you an experienced teacher or examiner who is ready to take the next step in your professional development?

Do you aspire to influence and uphold national standards for the leading provider of GCSE and A-level qualifications?

AQA are an educational charity committed to helping students and teachers realise their potential. We’re looking for Lead Examiners to support the delivery of the Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing papers for our new GCSE French specification. These roles are essential in delivering assessments that meet the needs of both students and teachers.

The roles can be worked flexibly and are designed to be carried out alongside full time teaching commitments. The majority of workload will fall between May to September and you would be expected to attend approximately 10 meetings throughout the year, these will be a mixture of face to face and virtual.

What you’ll do

You’ll play a key role in the exam delivery for the specification. You will lead and support a team of examiners, while working with the Chief Examiner and other Senior Associates to set the standard, reviewing evidence at the awarding committee and using this evidence to determine grade boundaries. You will also undertake a post-results review of marking and support AQA with further post results work if required.

In your application’s personal statement, please provide evidence of:

• Understanding of the new specification and the requirements of the new assessments.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of mark schemes and experience of the examination process.
• Ability to get the best out of people - monitor, motivate and provide feedback to a team.
• Pro-active working style and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment, staying calm in the face of challenges.
• Effective communication, both orally and written.
• Consistent in meeting deadlines and delivering work to a strict schedule.
• IT proficiency with the ability to learn new systems and processes.

How you’ll make a difference

You’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality assessments that support fair outcomes for students. By leading a team and working closely with senior colleagues, you’ll help set and maintain standards, ensure consistency in marking, and contribute to key decisions that shape the future of education.

Further information and how to apply

Please note that other AQA associate roles may need to be relinquished if you are successful.

This is a contractual role; you’ll be paid a fee for both your work and meeting attendance.

If you wish to apply, please complete the application form belowfor the relevant paper.

• Speaking – application form
• Listening – application form
• Reading – application form
• Writing – application form

AQA welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes a person unique.

For further enquires please contact seniorrecruitment@aqa.org.uk

The closing date for the vacancies and receipt of applications is 9.00am on Monday 29 September.

Are you an experienced teacher or examiner who is ready to take the next step in your professional development?

Do you aspire to influence and uphold national standards for the leading provider of GCSE and A-level qualifications?

AQA are an educational charity committed to helping students and teachers realise their potential. We’re looking for Lead Examiners to support the delivery of the Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing papers for our new GCSE German specification. These roles are essential in delivering assessments that meet the needs of both students and teachers.

The roles can be worked flexibly and are designed to be carried out alongside full time teaching commitments. The majority of workload will fall between May to September and you would be expected to attend approximately 10 meetings throughout the year, these will be a mixture of face to face and virtual.

What you’ll do

You’ll play a key role in the exam delivery for the specification. You will lead and support a team of examiners, while working with the Chief Examiner and other Senior Associates to set the standard, reviewing evidence at the awarding committee and using this evidence to determine grade boundaries. You will also undertake a post-results review of marking and support AQA with further post results work if required.

In your application’s personal statement, please provide evidence of:

• Understanding of the new specification and the requirements of the new assessments.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of mark schemes and experience of the examination process.
• Ability to get the best out of people - monitor, motivate and provide feedback to a team.
• Pro-active working style and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment, staying calm in the face of challenges.
• Effective communication, both orally and written.
• Consistent in meeting deadlines and delivering work to a strict schedule.
• IT proficiency with the ability to learn new systems and processes.

How you’ll make a difference 

You’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality assessments that support fair outcomes for students. By leading a team and working closely with senior colleagues, you’ll help set and maintain standards, ensure consistency in marking, and contribute to key decisions that shape the future of education.

Further information and how to apply

Please note that other AQA associate roles may need to be relinquished if you are successful.

This is a contractual role; you’ll be paid a fee for both your work and meeting attendance.

If you wish to apply, please complete the application form below for the relevant paper.

• Speaking – application form
• Listening – application form
• Reading – application form
• Writing – application form

AQA welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes a person unique.

For further enquires please contact seniorrecruitment@aqa.org.uk

The closing date for the vacancies and receipt of applications is 9.00am on Monday 29 September.