A-level Economics examiner

About the role

Are you an existing Economics teacher? Looking to build your CPD, share best practice with a community of subject experts and further inspire your teaching? AQA is recruiting A-level Economics examiners for summer 2026. This flexible role fits alongside a full-time teaching job and is completed online from home.

Key responsibilities

• Review student responses and apply the mark scheme accurately and consistently to ensure fair results.
• Commit an average of 15 to 20 hours a week to marking during the exam period.
• Mark between 90 and 110 A-level papers.
• Complete your marking over approximately one month. Full details of your allocation, deadlines and earnings will be confirmed when you receive your contract.

Why become an A-level Economics examiner?

• Benefit from expert training and support. We will equip you with everything you need to feel confident and succeed.
• Build your CPD, gain insight into how students respond to exam questions, sharpen your marking skills and bring valuable knowledge back into your classroom.
• Join a community of subject specialists. Share best practice and work alongside other Economics teachers and examiners, supported by an experienced team leader.
• Mark from home or school at times that suit you, with clear deadlines and ongoing support.
• Typical earnings range from £720 to £870 depending on the paper.

What you need

• Three full terms teaching Economics at this level within the last five years. We welcome applications from trainee teachers and ECTs for Economics, subject to requirements.
• A senior referee who can verify your relevant experience.
• Preferably a degree, teaching qualification or equivalent in Economics.
• To participate in standardisation, which gives you the chance to practise applying the mark scheme before marking begins. Standardisation typically takes a few hours and fits around your existing commitments.
• Availability during the marking and standardisation period.

Please note key dates for 2026

Paper 1

Markets and Market Failure.

Standardisation open

22 and 23 May.

Marking period

24 May to 25 June

Paper 3

Economic Principles and Issues.

Standardisation open

14 and 15 June.

Marking period

16 June to 10 July