We are currently recruiting for Subject Specialists to support the development and review of qualification content and materials for BTEC International Level 3 in Hospitality.
Subject Specialist - QD Reviewer Purpose of this role: A Subject Specialist supports the review and development of qualification content and materials for BTEC International Level 3 in Hospitality. Successful candidates will undertake activities that support, or comment on, qualification content and materials. Suitable individuals may also be invited to undertake additional activities by supporting the technical editing/reviewing of units within their chosen sector/subject area.
Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesReviewing activities • Review the required units and materials assigned according to the guidance provided
• Technically edit/review units within the Hospitality sector/subject area, where required
• Review materials at Level 2 and Level 3 vocational standard
• Comment on the suitability of unit titles, unit aims and unit content
• Review unit content in terms of its currency, depth, breadth, level of difficulty and amount
• Review the appropriateness of assessment criteria and grading descriptors, where applicable
• Review the suitability of delivery and assessment guidance
• Review the currency and suitability of suggested resources
• Provide clear and constructive feedback on materials reviewed
• Respond positively to feedback received
• Make recommendations for amendments where required
• Ensure content is clear, accurate, relevant and appropriate for the target learner cohort
• Consider the overall fitness for purpose of units for learners and their progression
All/general activities • Provide up-to-date sector or subject-specific expertise that feeds into material production and review
• Keep up to date with changes in the sector/subject area
• Have detailed knowledge of the requirements/standards/specifications that encompass the role or area of expertise
• Have a good understanding of vocational qualifications within the Hospitality sector
• Meet deadlines & report back to Pearson within agreed timeframes
• Ensure parity of standards
• Adhere to guidance provided by Pearson
• Work effectively with colleagues
• Take part in training activities associated with the role, as required
Background/Experience/Skills (Essential) • Have an understanding and experience of working within a vocational sector and/or have taught Hospitality or a relevant subject to learners aged 14-19
• Have a good understanding of vocational qualifications within the sector
• Have recent relevant teaching experience
• Have a relevant teaching qualification
• Have been educated to a Level 4 standard with relevant qualifications
• Be able to review materials at Level 2 and Level 3 vocational standard
• Have good written communication skills, particularly in the Hospitality sector/subject area
• Confident use of IT
• Have the ability to pick up new skills quickly and apply them, including an understanding of the writing of assessment criteria
• Have the ability to follow a brief
• Be able to write clearly and concisely
• Have an ability to work to tight deadlines
Background/Experience/Skills (Desirable) • Experience of writing and/or reviewing educational materials and an ability to summarise materials and create engaging educational content
• Relevant industry experience within the Hospitality sector is preferred but not required
• Innovative individuals with fresh ideas that motivate learners and support progression
• Experience in reviewing any of the following:
- support materials aimed at students, teachers and learning providers
- qualification units or specifications
- assessments or assessment criteria
- published or educational materials
- Experience providing feedback in a professional context
- Experience in qualification development, technical editing, reviewing or quality assurance activities
Additional requirements Any applicant undertaking this role will be expected to:
• Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson required software
• Have a suitable broadband connection, microphone, headphones and a webcam
• Have a personal and secure email account
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Declare any conflicts of interest that could impact on the role
• Have availability of a minimum of 7 days, depending upon the requirements and workload for the sector, in any given year for attending meetings
• Allow sufficient time for completion of duties and tasks as directed by the role
• Undertake other duties appropriate as required by Pearson in relation to this role
• Abide by the terms and conditions as stated in the contract for work
• Applicants selected for additional activities may be required to complete tasks, training and/or standardisation before work can be allocated
• Ensure sufficient time and availability before contracts are accepted
• Ensure that Pearson contact is notified of any issues that may delay the submission or completion of materials/work.
