T Level - Science - Subject Matter Expert for Qualification Development - Fully Remote
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 August 2025 |
| Location: | London |
| Company: | Pearson |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1343845629 |
Summary
T Level - Science - Subject Matter Expert for Qualification Development
INTRODUCTION:
T Levels are two-year qualifications for 16-19-year-olds which combine practical and theoretical learning. Pearson has recently won the tender to offer the T Level in Science, and we are currently seeking subject matter experts to review and revise some aspects of the qualification.
This is a major project which is likely to run to December 2025.
ROLE SUMMARY:
An external Subject Matter Expert provides up-to-date sector or subject specific expertise that feeds into the development of the given qualification(s). The Subject Matter Expert must have current sector/subject knowledge and experience relevant to the qualification(s) in question.
In particular, we are interested to hear from applicants with up-to-date occupational expertise in the following areas:
RESPONSIBILITIES/TYPICAL TASKS:
ESSENTIAL:
DESIRABLE:
INTRODUCTION:
T Levels are two-year qualifications for 16-19-year-olds which combine practical and theoretical learning. Pearson has recently won the tender to offer the T Level in Science, and we are currently seeking subject matter experts to review and revise some aspects of the qualification.
This is a major project which is likely to run to December 2025.
ROLE SUMMARY:
An external Subject Matter Expert provides up-to-date sector or subject specific expertise that feeds into the development of the given qualification(s). The Subject Matter Expert must have current sector/subject knowledge and experience relevant to the qualification(s) in question.
In particular, we are interested to hear from applicants with up-to-date occupational expertise in the following areas:
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
RESPONSIBILITIES/TYPICAL TASKS:
- Working alongside Pearson Development Managers and the wider qualification development team
- Commenting on the appropriateness of sector/subject content within the qualification(s)/unit(s)
- Contributing to scoping activities to determine the appropriateness of the proposed qualification(s)
- Reviewing qualification subject/sector content and sample assessment materials appropriate for the subject/sector.
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 and word processing
- Ability to follow a brief and meet 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 assessments 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.