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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 (963.69 KB).

Scrutineer – A-level Modern Hebrew (closing date 30/6/2025): Are you an experienced teacher or examiner with an in depth understanding of A-level Modern Hebrew, 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 a Scrutineer to support the delivery of our AQA A-level Hebrew (Modern) specification. This role is essential in delivering assessments and marking that meet the needs of both students and teachers. Scrutineers are responsible for testing draft assessments from the perspective of a student to ensure that the assessment is complete, valid and appropriate for students.
The nature of this annually contracted role allows you to continue with your full-time professional commitments. We believe it is important for the post holder to have teaching experience so that they can accurately reflect the ‘student voice’.
Key deliverables
Some of the key responsibilities of the role are:
testing draft assessments from the perspective of a student to ensure that the assessment is complete, valid and appropriate
review the content of an assessment by sitting the question paper under exam conditions
provide feedback to the assessment production team on any issues observed whilst sitting the question paper.
What we are looking for
current or recent teaching experience of A-level Modern Hebrew
candidates with excellent subject and specification knowledge
ability to empathise with students sitting exams and how they interpret assessments
awareness/knowledge of the marking process
excellent communication skills with an ability to articulate clear, honest and appropriate feedback
background of critiquing work and suggesting amendments constructively.
Further information and how to apply
If you wish to apply for this role please complete the application form ensuring you do so by the closing date.
For further enquires please contact seniorrecruitment@aqa.org.uk
In the personal statement section of their application, applicants are strongly advised to include any relevant experience they’re bringing to the role together with a brief description of what motivates them to apply for the position.
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 people unique.
The closing date for the vacancy and receipt of applications is 30 June 2025.

NEA (Non-Examined Assessment) Advisers – A-level French (closing date 26/6/2025): Are you a current or former French teacher who is passionate about supporting colleagues within your subject community?
We’re looking for NEA Advisers to use their subject knowledge, communication skills, and empathy to help teachers plan, organise, and deliver NEA. You’ll respond to queries via email and build supportive relationships with teachers and centres, bringing learning concepts to life for use in the classroom.
This is a contractual role designed to fit alongside full-time teaching commitments. The workload is approximately 1–2 hours per week, with peak periods in September–October and February–March.
Full training and support will be provided,you will work remotely with an expectation to attend one training session per term lasting no more than two hours.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Be a qualified teacher or former teacher with knowledge of current AQA French assessment
Have experience of marking or moderating for an exam board.
Be passionate about French and enjoy supporting fellow educators.
Have strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
Have strong planning, organisational and delivery skills.
Be empathetic and approachable.
Be confident using standard IT applications such as email.
Further Information and how to apply
If you wish to apply for this role, please complete the application form ensuring you do so by the closing date.
For further enquires please contact seniorrecruitment@aqa.org.uk
Please note that any AQA associate marker or non-marker roles would need to be relinquished should you be successful.
The closing date for the vacancy and receipt of applications is Thursday 26 June 2025
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.
NEA (Non-Examined Assessment) Advisers – A-level Spanish (closing date 26/6/2025): Are you a current or former Spanish teacher who is passionate about supporting colleagues in your subject community?
We’re looking for NEA Advisers to use their subject knowledge, communication skills, and empathy to help teachers plan, organise, and deliver NEA. You’ll respond to queries via email and build supportive relationships with teachers and centres, bringing learning concepts to life for use in the classroom.
This is a contractual role designed to fit alongside full-time teaching commitments. The workload is approximately 1–2 hours per week, with peak periods in September–October and February–March.
Full training and support will be provided;you will work remotely with an expectation to attend one training session per term lasting no more than two hours.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Be a qualified teacher or former teacher with knowledge of current AQA Spanish assessment.
Have experience of marking or moderating for an exam board.
Be passionate about Spanish and enjoy supporting fellow educators.
Have strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
Have strong planning, organisational and delivery skills.
Be empathetic and approachable.
Be confident using standard IT applications such as email.
Further Information and how to apply
If you wish to apply for this role, please complete the application form ensuring you do so by the closing date.
For further enquires please contact seniorrecruitment@aqa.org.uk
Please note that any AQA associate marker or non-marker roles would need to be relinquished should you be successful.
The closing date for the vacancy and receipt of applications is Thursday 26 June 2025
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.
NEA (Non-Examined Assessment) Advisers – A-level German (closing date 26/6/2025): Are you a current or former German teacher who is passionate about supporting colleagues in your subject community?
We’re looking for NEA Advisers to use their subject knowledge, communication skills, and empathy to help teachers plan, organise, and deliver NEA. You’ll respond to queries via email and build supportive relationships with teachers and centres, bringing learning concepts to life for use in the classroom.
This is a contractual role designed to fit alongside full-time teaching commitments. The workload is approximately 1–2 hours per week, with peak periods in September–October and February–March.
Full training and support will be provided;you will work remotely with an expectation to attend one training session per term lasting no more than two hours.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Be a qualified teacher or former teacher with knowledge of current AQA German assessment.
Have experience of marking or moderating for an exam board.
Be passionate about German and enjoy supporting fellow educators.
Have strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
Have strong planning, organisational and delivery skills.
Be empathetic and approachable.
Be confident using standard IT applications such as email.
Further Information and how to apply
If you wish to apply for this role, please complete the application form ensuring you do so by the closing date.
For further enquires please contact seniorrecruitment@aqa.org.uk
Please note that any AQA associate marker or non-marker roles would need to be relinquished should you be successful.
The closing date for the vacancy and receipt of applications is Thursday 26 June 2025
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.
NEA (Non-Examined Assessment) Advisers – ELC Mathematics (closing date 26/6/2025): Are you a current or former ELC Mathematics teacher who is passionate about supporting colleagues in your subject community?
We’re looking for NEA Advisers to use their subject knowledge, communication skills, and empathy to help teachers plan, organise, and deliver NEA. You’ll respond to queries via email and build supportive relationships with teachers and centres, bringing learning concepts to life for use in the classroom.
This is a contractual role designed to fit alongside full-time teaching commitments. The workload is approximately 1–2 hours per week, with peak periods in September–October and February–March.
Full training and support will be provided;you will work remotely with an expectation to attend one training session per term lasting no more than two hours.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Be a qualified teacher or former teacher with knowledge of current AQA ELC Mathematics assessment.
Have experience of marking or moderating for an exam board.
Be passionate about Mathematics and enjoy supporting fellow educators.
Have strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
Have strong planning, organisational and delivery skills.
Be empathetic and approachable.
Be confident using standard IT applications such as email.
Further Information and how to apply
If you wish to apply for this role, please complete the application form ensuring you do so by the closing date.
For further enquires please contact seniorrecruitment@aqa.org.uk
Please note that any AQA associate marker or non-marker roles would need to be relinquished should you be successful.
The closing date for the vacancy and receipt of applications is Thursday 26 June 2025
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.
NEA (Non-Examined Assessment) Advisers – A-level Design and Technology: Fashion and Textiles (closing date 26/6/2025): Are you a current or former Design and Technology: Fashion and Textiles teacher who is passionate about supporting colleagues in your subject community?
We’re looking for NEA Advisers to use their subject knowledge, communication skills, and empathy to help teachers plan, organise, and deliver NEA. You’ll respond to queries via email and build supportive relationships with teachers and centres, bringing learning concepts to life for use in the classroom.
This is a contractual role designed to fit alongside full-time teaching commitments. The workload is approximately 1–2 hours per week, with peak periods in September–October and February–March.
Full training and support will be provided;you will work remotely with an expectation to attend one training session per term lasting no more than two hours.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Be a qualified teacher or former teacher with knowledge of current AQA Design and Technology: Fashion and Textiles assessment.
Have experience of marking or moderating for an exam board.
Be passionate about Design and Technology: Fashion and Textiles and enjoy supporting fellow educators.
Have strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
Have strong planning, organisational and delivery skills.
Be empathetic and approachable.
Be confident using standard IT applications such as email.
Further Information and how to apply
If you wish to apply for this role, please complete the application form ensuring you do so by the closing date.
For further enquires please contact seniorrecruitment@aqa.org.uk
Please note that any AQA associate marker or non-marker roles would need to be relinquished should you be successful.
The closing date for the vacancy and receipt of applications is Thursday 26 June 2025
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.
NEA (Non-Examined Assessment) Advisers – ELC Science (closing date 26/6/2025): Are you a current or former ELC Science teacher who is passionate about supporting colleagues in your subject community?
We’re looking for NEA Advisers to use their subject knowledge, communication skills, and empathy to help teachers plan, organise, and deliver NEA. You’ll respond to queries via email and build supportive relationships with teachers and centres, bringing learning concepts to life for use in the classroom.
This is a contractual role designed to fit alongside full-time teaching commitments. The workload is approximately 1–2 hours per week, with peak periods in September–October and February–March.
Full training and support will be provided;you will work remotely with an expectation to attend one training session per term lasting no more than two hours.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Be a qualified teacher or former teacher with knowledge of current AQA ELC Science assessment.
Have experience of marking or moderating for an exam board.
Be passionate about Science and enjoy supporting fellow educators.
Have strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
Have strong planning, organisational and delivery skills.
Be empathetic and approachable.
Be confident using standard IT applications such as email.
Further Information and how to apply
If you wish to apply for this role, please complete the application form ensuring you do so by the closing date.
For further enquires please contact seniorrecruitment@aqa.org.uk
Please note that any AQA associate marker or non-marker roles would need to be relinquished should you be successful.
The closing date for the vacancy and receipt of applications is Thursday 26 June 2025
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.

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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