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Subject Matter Expert for Pearson AAQ/TOEQ/BTEC Nationals/T levels Fully Remote

Pearson Plc

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Job Details

Role Start Date

3 November 2025

Applications Close

2 November 2025

Min. Qualification

Certificate

Cover Letter

Not required

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Role Summary
We are looking for Subject Matter Experts to work on all subjects across the cycle 2 and 3 AAQ/TOEQ qualifications and our T Levels content and assessments that motivate our learners and ensure accurate graded achievement. If you would like to be involved in shaping and developing our qualification content and assessment, apply now.
Responsibilities / Typical Tasks
Comment constructively on qualification proposals, units and assessments and offer resolutions to any issues that may arise. You will be asked to attend at least one quality assurance meeting, possibly online, on a convenient date.
Work alongside the wider qualification development team including expert writers.
Comment on the appropriateness of sector/subject content within the qualification(s)/unit(s).
Contribute to scoping activities to determine the appropriateness of the proposed qualification(s).
Comment on the validity of qualification subject/sector content and sample assessment materials for the subject area.
Experience and Qualifications Required
Qualifications
Qualifications required to apply for your chosen role at Pearson will depend on the qualification you are developing. Please contact Pearson ahead of your application if the requirements are not clear.
Essential
Current sector experience/applied subject knowledge with at least two years’ experience.
Good communication skills; good standard of written English and ability to offer constructive feedback clearly and concisely.
Confident use of IT, AI and word processing.
Ability to follow a brief and meet tight deadlines.
Flexibility to adapt to changing guidelines and attend training as required.
Desirable
Educated to a Level 4 standard (HNC/1st year degree) or above with relevant qualifications for the particular sector/subject area, or substantial vocational experience (at least 3 years).
Knowledge and experience of conducting and/or writing assessment within the subject area (as a teacher/tutor or within an educational environment) or experience in assessing/verifying/delivering training for qualifications.
Knowledge and experience of the educational context either through teaching/training, a suitable educational qualification or awarding organisation.
Experience of working on the design, development and/or assessment of qualifications for an awarding body.

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