Become an associate
Join a community of subject matter experts who work with us to design and deliver exams
What's in it for you
As an associate, you'll be able to:
Progress your career
Continue your professional development and enhance your current role.
Work flexibly
Fit work around your regular job and your home and work commitments.
Enhance your knowledge
Keep your subject knowledge up to date.
Develop new skills
Work with us to become a recognised expert in assessment.
Apply for roles
Discover more about the positions we have available and how to apply below.
Further information is available in the Senior Associate recruitment pack.
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Lead Developers - Assessment Reform
Do you want to play a hands-on role in shaping future GCSE specifications?
Every educator brings a unique perspective, and those perspectives matter when it comes to shaping qualifications that work for all learners.
We’re looking for educators who want to turn their classroom experience into national impact.
- Closing date:
Lead Developers - Assessment Reform - English
Do you want to play a hands-on role in shaping future GCSE specifications?
Every educator brings a unique perspective, and those perspectives matter when it comes to shaping qualifications that work for all learners.
We’re looking for educators who want to turn their classroom experience into national impact.
- Closing date:
Lead Developers - Assessment Reform - Science
Do you want to play a hands-on role in shaping future GCSE specifications?
Every educator brings a unique perspective, and those perspectives matter when it comes to shaping qualifications that work for all learners.
We’re looking for educators who want to turn their classroom experience into national impact.
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Reviser – OxfordAQA International GCSE History (9245)
Are you an expert in History with an in-depth knowledge of assessment, who is ready to take the next step in your professional development?
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Chief Examiner - OxfordAQA International GCSE History (9245)
Are you an expert in History with an in-depth knowledge of assessment, who is ready to take the next step in your professional development?
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Lead Assessment Writer – OxfordAQA International GCSE History (9245)
Are you an expert in History with an in-depth knowledge of assessment, who is ready to take the next step in your professional development?
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Scrutineers - AS/A-level History (7041/7042)
Are you an experienced teacher or examiner with an in-depth understanding of History, who is ready to take the next step in your professional development?
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Lead Assessment Writer - GCSE Statistics
Are you an experienced teacher or examiner with an in-depth understanding of Statistics, who is ready to take the next step in your professional development?
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Reviser - AS/A-level English Literature
Are you an expert in English Literature with an in-depth knowledge of assessment, who is ready to take the next step in your professional development?
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Item Writers – AS/A-level Economics
Are you an expert in Economics with an in-depth knowledge of assessment, who is ready to take the next step in your professional development?
Training and support
Alongside the support AQA and our associate community will give you, you'll also get detailed training on our core systems and processes. These include:
- Assessment writing and reviewing
- Online marking and monitoring
- Digital assessment creation
- Awarding and statistical analysis
Paper production
For some specifications, whole papers are planned, drafted, agreed and managed from beginning to end.
Exam delivery
Our exams and non-exam assessments (NEA) are marked by 30,000 examiners and moderators. Progress and quality is monitored by groups of associates, starting with standardisation and regular checking of marking through to awarding – where grade boundaries are set and applied to each student’s mark.
Our safeguarding commitment
AQA is committed to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk. We’re dedicated to reducing the risk of employing or contracting any person intent on abusing their position of trust, along with identifying and responding to any incident of alleged abuse from its employees or associates fairly and swiftly.
For more information on safeguarding at AQA please visit the AQA website here.
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