Become an associate

Are you an experienced teacher or examiner with an in depth understanding of GCSE Chemistry, who is ready to take the next step in your professional development?

Do you aspire to influence and uphold international 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 Lead Assessment Writer to create high quality assessment materials for International GCSE Combined Science (9204) – Chemistry, (9204/CC and 9204/CE).

What you’ll do

You’ll play a key role in the question paper production process by creating high quality question papers and mark schemes which reflect the requirements set out in a brief.

This role can be worked flexibly and can be carried out alongside full time teaching commitments. There are two series a year (June and November), meaning the workload would be spread evenly throughout the year. You would be required to attend up to 10 meetings which will be held remotely.

In your applications personal statement, please provide evidence of:

• Excellent knowledge of GCSE Chemistry (domestic or international).
• Experience of writing a range of questions in an education setting and a comprehension of what makes a good question paper and mark scheme.
• Your ability to work independently and to write to a brief.
• Consistency in meeting deadlines and delivering work to a strict schedule.
• Thriving in a team environment, actively seeking out feedback as part of a development process.

How you’ll make a difference
You’ll help shape assessments that reflect the diverse skills and understanding of students internationally. Your work will be essential in delivering assessments that meet the needs of both learners and teachers.

Further information and how to apply

Please note that we are unable to consider current teachers of the OxfordAQA International GCSE Combined Science specification. Any private tutoring work for students sitting this specification would need to be relinquished.

Other associate roles with AQA may need to be relinquished.

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 ensuring you do so by the closing date.

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 vacancy and receipt of applications is 9.00am on Monday 13 October.

Are you an expert in GCSE English Language with an in-depth knowledge of assessment, who is ready to take the next step in your professional development?

Do you aspire to influence and uphold national assessment 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 Chief Examiner to lead the delivery of our OxfordAQA International GCSE English Language specification.

This role can be worked flexibly but will require a larger time commitment than other senior associate positions, due to the scale and profile of the role.

You will be required to attend several meetings throughout the year (approximately 10-12 per year), most of which will be held remotely.

What you’ll do

You’ll oversee the development of question papers and mark schemes, ensuring they are of the highest quality and provide fair, reliable assessment. Leading a team of senior associates, you’ll guide the review and refinement of assessment materials, balancing deadlines with the need for consistent standards.

Beyond paper production, you’ll play a key role in supporting and influencing the quality of marking, assisting with setting the standard in a series, helping to resolve escalations and ensuring robust processes are in place. Your work will be essential in delivering assessments that meet the needs of both students and teachers.

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

• Expertise in GCSE English Language and an in-depth knowledge of assessment, with a sound understanding of curriculum requirements.
• Strong leadership skills, capable of leading with positivity while supporting and developing a team.
• Problem-solving and time management abilities, balancing competing priorities and resolving issues quickly and effectively.
• A focus on quality and consistency, ensuring high standards across all aspects of assessment.

How you’ll make a difference
You’ll help shape assessments that reflect the diverse skills and understanding of students internationally. Your work will be essential in delivering assessments that meet the needs of both learners and teachers.

Further information and how to apply

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 ensuring you do so by the closing date.

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 vacancy and receipt of applications is 9.00am on Sunday 19 October.