Examiner- Education and Early Years
Flexible Worker Contract
Location: Remote
About the role
We’re excited to be looking for Examiners to join our Assessment Delivery team on a flexible worker contract for the following qualification.
T Level Technical Qualification in Education and Early Years
As an Examiner, you'll be expected to mark external assessments as required and submit results throughout the autumn 25 and summer 26 marking windows.
How you'll make an impact
- Following and maintaining the standard set by the Chief Examiner, applying the mark scheme consistently and accurately
- Reporting suspected malpractice or safeguarding concerns to the Assessment Delivery team
- Attending examiner standardisation and other meetings as required – standardisation events will be run remotely and scheduled for weekdays between the hours of 9.00am-5.00pm prior to the start of the marking window
- Maintaining the confidentiality of NCFE assessment materials, learner evidence and learner details, and report any breaches to the Assessment Delivery team
We'd love to hear from you if you offer the following:
- A professional qualification (at Level 4 or above) relating to the education and early years sector
- Current/recent teaching experience at level 3 or higher in an education or early years related subject
- An understanding of effective quality assurance mechanisms
- The ability to work consistently within tight deadlines
Feeling inspired? Read the full Job Description to find out more.
Why work as a flexible worker for NCFE?
Our flexible workforce provides supportive quality assurance to ensure that learners taking NCFE qualifications are getting the best education possible. If you become a flexible worker with us, you’ll choose how to fit your work around your other personal and professional commitments – making this a great opportunity to make a difference in a way that suits you.
You’ll receive full training and the materials, tools or equipment needed to ensure you’re able to complete your duties in line with NCFE requirements, with the ability to take on flexible worker contract alongside other work, without the need to be registered as self-employed.
All applicants will be expected to adhere to NCFE’s behavioural framework and to uphold our core values.
You can find out more about how our flexible arrangements work, the flexible worker roles we recruit, and frequently asked questions around the application, induction and training process, and your rights and protections by visiting our Flexible worker opportunities page.
Shape real change with an NCFE career
Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.
With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.
Want to know more? Take a look at our website https://www.ncfe.org.uk/
How to apply
Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.
Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV and answer the associated application questions.
Closing Date: Sunday 12 April 2026
Interview Date: Between Monday 13 April and Wednesday 22 April 2026 we’re running regular group recruitment sessions for this position.
Our interview process is designed to be both insightful and interactive, giving you a real taste of what it's like to work with us. Here's what you can expect:
- Pre-task: You'll complete a short pre-task where you'll mark 2-3 student responses.
- Discovery session: You'll join a group discussion led by one of our Chief Examiners. This is a collaborative space where you'll discuss your initial markings and gain valuable insights.
- Practical Task: After the group discussion, you'll apply what you've learned by marking an additional 2-3 student responses. This hands-on experience will help you understand our standards and expectations.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement
We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve.
We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.
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