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Chief Examiner in Drama (0.4FTE), University of West London

  •  London
  •  Â£50k+
  •  Part time
  •  Closes June 1, 2025
  •  HR Recruitment
  •  HR.Recruitment@uwl.ac.uk
  • #Performing arts

Description

Job Summary

To oversee all activity of the LCME Drama and Communication examiners and hold responsibility for the training, selection and development of examiners, including materials needed for exams. To be SME for enquiries and appeals relating to Drama and Communication exams.

Job Description

Delivery

  • Oversee all aspects of the assessment process to ensure consistency and adherence to our syllabus criteria.
  • Managing the panel to ensure all exam sessions are conducted according to LCME and regulatory requirements for both face to face and digital exams
  • Ensure smooth and efficient delivery of the examinations in conjunction with the Head of Ops
  • Ensure the effective provision of an ongoing training and moderation process to ensure consistency among Drama and Communication examiners.
  • Oversee the standardisation of marks awarded across exam sessions, examiners and exam centres.
  • Recruitment and training of new examiners to ensure sufficient examiner availability for business need.
  • To perform ad hoc examiner duties as and when required.

Customer service

  • Main contact point for all examiners for all enquiries relating to exam conduct and procedure and any other queries that arise during the exam itself.
  • Handling relevant syllabus enquiries from teachers and candidates.
  • Management of the appeals and enquiries process for Drama and Communication.
  • Product

  • Contribute to syllabus and publication development and promotion in conjunction with the Syllabus and Qualification Manager.
  • Working with the LCME management team to support centres and reps and input on the strategic plan for the marketing and promotion of Drama and Communication.

To work in accordance with UWL's equality and diversity policies.

In addition to the above areas of responsibility the postholder maybe required to undertake any other reasonable duties relating to the broad scope of the position.

This post is office based, with some flexibility for further days during peak exam periods and travel for examining and moderation duties.

The contracted hours for this post will be 14 hours per week (0.4 FTE). The salary will be between £21,480 to £24,368 per annum, this is pro-rata of the full-time equivalent salary of £53,702 to £60,920 per annum.

Job Requirements

The Person

We are looking for a highly experienced drama professional with a strong background across assessment, product development and management. You should have:

  • Extensive experience in Drama education, assessment and performance at various educational levels.
  • A deep understanding of all modes and styles of communicative styles.
  • Proven experience in training, moderation, and management.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • The ability to uphold consistency and high standards in assessment.

Job Responsibilities

The Role

As Chief Examiner for Drama, you will oversee the selection, training, and development of Drama examiners, ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of face-to-face and digital exams. You will be responsible for maintaining assessment consistency, upholding regulatory standards, and overseeing examiner moderation and standardisation.

A key member of the LCME management team, you will contribute to syllabus development and the promotion of Drama and Communication qualifications around with world. You will also act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for exam appeals and enquiries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee assessment processes to ensure consistency and fairness and seamless exam delivery.
  • Manage examiner recruitment, training, moderation, and standardisation to uphold LCME and regulatory standards.
  • Handle examiner queries and manage the appeals and enquiries process.
  • Contribute to syllabus and publication development.

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Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0

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