QD Writer (VQ) Education & Early Years - Fully Remote

We are currently recruiting for a number of writers to support the development and delivery of our brand-new vocational qualifications in Education and Early Years at Levels 2 and 3.

There are a number of positions available for both externally assessed and internally assessed units, aligned to the following qualifications:

• Education and Early Years - Level 3 V-level
• Education and Early Years - Level 2 Foundation Certificate
• Education and Early Years - Level 2 Occupational Certificate

About Pearson

At Pearson we're committed to a world that's always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology, and each other to surpass these boundaries, we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.

Purpose of the role

The writer for the aforementioned qualifications is responsible for writing/updating specification and sample assessment materials - which could be external or internal - during the qualification development phase.

It is envisaged that the writer would go on to undertake the role of Content Author for the corresponding live assessments in future - this involves producing error-free, factually accurate assessments that align with the qualification specification and sample assessments.

Key duties & responsibilities

• You will be expected to write / technically edit specification units and sample assessment materials within your chosen sector/subject area.
• Respond positively to feedback received.
• Provide content in the required format using the specified format / templates / layout for submission .
• Make amendments following feedback.
• Engage in assessment evaluation committee meetings.
• Meet deadlines & report back to Pearson within agreed timeframes.

General responsibilities

• Adhere to guidance provided by Pearson.
• Take part in training activities, associated with the role, as required
• Communicate with Pearson in a timely manner when carrying out all designated responsibilities.
• Adhere to agreed deadlines.
• Remain respectful and advocate for others to ensure and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in a professional manner when carrying out services on behalf of Pearson.

Background/Experience/Skills (Essential)

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• A minimum of one full academic year of teaching experience in the relevant subject area/sector within the last 8 years and/or extensive knowledge and experience in assessment and quality assurance for a regulated qualification within the last 5 years.
• Current sector experience/applied subject knowledge (with a minimum of 2 years' experience).
• A UK recognised teaching qualification
• History of moderation and/or marking a regulated qualification.
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) in subject specialism.
• Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills.

Background/Experience/Skills (Desirable)

• Experience with the BTEC or Vocational qualifications for the relevant subject area.
• Experience writing any of the following for a regulated qualification:
• assessments
• specifications
• published materials (e.g. textbooks).
• A clear understanding of the educational landscape and regulatory requirements for qualifications.
• Be innovative with fresh ideas that motivate our learners and set them on the path to success.

There is a content authoring task to be completed as part of the application for this role. Additionally, this is an occasional working role, tied to discrete contracts of work and a specific qualification development project initially.

Please note upon successful application Pearson may ask you to provide proof of the qualifications required.