Chief Moderator

 

As we’re moving into the 2nd year of the Functional Skills pilot, we now require 3 Chief Moderators, one for each Functional Skills subject (English, Maths and ICT).

 

If you’re interested in this role and think you meet the requirements below, please fill out an application form and send it to toniredden@ncfe.org.uk.


We also require a Chief Moderator for Creative Craft.

 

If you’re interested in this role and think you meet the following requirements, please fill out an application form and send it to rebeccabrown@ncfe.org.uk.

 
Role Description - Chief Moderator

Main Function of Role: To ensure that the standards of the internally assessed (and, where appropriate, the independently assessed) components of NCFE qualifications are consistent across centres, moderators and from year to year.


Accountable To: Principal Chief

 
Description of Function:

  • Ensure that Moderators are properly co-ordinated and perform to the required standards

  • Create standardisation tasks

  • Advise on the function of internally assessed components and prepare an annual evaluation

  • Carry out moderation duties and ensure that moderation criteria are maintained nationally over time

  • Work with the Chief Examiner (where applicable) for the qualification and with NCFE staff to produce the qualification assessment specification

  • Adhere to established NCFE work processes

  • Attend training events and other meetings as required

  • Provide excellent levels of customer service at all times

  • Adhere to NCFE’s Code of Practice for External Contractors

 
Requirements to undertake the role:

 
Essential

  • Professional qualification (level 4/5) relating to the sector area

  • Minimum of three years’ employment in the relevant sector or at least three years’ teaching experience in the sector area

  • Experience of moderation/verification

  • Understanding of effective quality assurance mechanisms

  • Willingness/Ability to travel extensively where required

  • Have a home PC or a Laptop which has the following minimum specification:

  • Windows 2000, XP Professional or XP Home Edition

  • Internet Connection (via either Broadband, or Dial up Modem)

  • Minimum PC Memory 128Mb

  • Microsoft Word

  • Printer

  • Email

 
Desirable

  • Hold D units or A & V units



Page author Kay Chantler kaychantler@ncfe.org.uk June 08