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External Examiner Vacancies

This page provides an opportunity for UCET members to advertise vacancies for External Examiners at their institutions.

UCET does not take responsibility for the content of the items posted here and does not recommend or endorse any individuals or institutions listed below. Please do not contact UCET about these positions, but use the contact details given below.

If you would like to advertise, email UCET with the details, which should include a link to details on your institution’s website and a closing date for applications. Vacancies with closing dates will be removed after the closing date. If a vacancy has been filled, please let us know. Please note that the descriptive field for vacancies is limited to 1000 characters maximum.

  1. External Examiner Opportunity – Teaching in Primary Education (with QTS) BA (Hons) Top Up
    The Institute of Education at the University of Worcester are seeking to appoint an EE for the Teaching in Primary Education (with QTS) BA (Hons) Top Up. More information about the programme can be found here. The post requires moderation of scripts, meeting students, meeting with the course team, engagement with Partnership schools via school visits, examination board attendance (late June/early July) and completion of an annual report. The appointment would start with immediate effect and run for four academic years. To express an interest, please email your CV to Kaytie Holdstock, Course Leader, by Friday 22nd December 2023, to include the following:
    • Higher Education/professional qualifications
    • Recent employment history inc HE teaching experience
    • External examiner experience (if any)
    • Research activity/consultancy
    For further information about the role please contact k.holdstock@worc.ac.uk
    University of Worcester
    Contact: k.holdstock@worc.ac.uk
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  2. PGCE (Secondary) Science (Biology/Chemistry/Physics)
    Cardiff Metropolitan University’s School of Education and Social Policy is seeking to appoint a new external examiner for its PGCE (Secondary) Science (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) programme. Following our very successful Welsh Government/Education Workforce Council reaccreditation in 2018, we see the role of our external examiners as essential in helping us extend our very high standards and develop further as a progressive centre for ITE in Wales. The external examiner’s duties will include the scrutiny of coursework assignments and visits to schools to observe student teachers on placement. Attendance at the end-of-year final examination board is also required. The tenure is 4 years and will begin as soon as possible for Academic Year 23/24. We would welcome expressions of interest directed to Sam Ferguson, programmes administrator: CSESPLTSE@cardiffmet.ac.uk. The closing date is Midday 04/12/2023.
    Cardiff Metropolitan University
    Contact: CSESPLTSE@cardiffmet.ac.uk
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  3. Mae angen Arholwyr Allanol ar gyfer TAR (Uwchradd) Cymraeg
    Mae Ysgol Addysg a Pholisi Cymdeithasol Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd yn ceisio penodi arholwyr allanol newydd ar gyfer ei rhaglenni TAR (Uwchradd) Cymraeg Yn dilyn ail-achrediad llwyddiannus gan Lywodraeth Cymru/Cyngor y Gweithlu Addysg yn 2018, rydym yn gweld rôl ein harholwr allanol yn hanfodol i gynnal ein safonau uchel iawn a datblygu ymhellach fel canolfan flaengar ar gyfer AGA yng Nghymru. Bydd dyletswyddau'r arholwr allanol yn cynnwys craffu ar aseiniadau gwaith cwrs ac ymweliadau ag ysgolion i arsylwi athrawon dan hyfforddiant ar leoliad. Bydd rhaid mynychu bwrdd arholi terfynol diwedd blwyddyn hefyd. Pedair blynedd yw’r ddeiliadaeth, a bydd yn dechrau cyn gynted â phosibl ar gyfer Blwyddyn Academaidd 23/24. Dylid anfon mynegiadau o ddiddordeb at Sam Ferguson, gweindyddwr rhaglenni: CSESPLTSE@cardiffmet.ac.uk. Y dyddiad cau yw canol dydd 04/12/2023.
    Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd
    Contact: CSESPLTSE@cardiffmet.ac.uk
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  4. PGCE (Secondary) English
    Cardiff Metropolitan University’s School of Education and Social Policy is seeking to appoint a new external examiner for its PGCE Secondary English programme. Following our very successful Welsh Government/Education Workforce Council reaccreditation in 2018, we see the role of our external examiners as essential in helping us extend our very high standards and develop further as a progressive centre for ITE in Wales. The external examiner’s duties will include the scrutiny of coursework assignments and visits to schools to observe student teachers on placement. Attendance at the end-of-year final examination board is also required. The tenure is 4 years and will begin in as soon as possible for Academic Year 23/24. We would welcome expressions of interest directed to Sam Ferguson, programmes administrator: CSESPLTSE@cardiffmet.ac.uk. The closing date is Midday 04/12/2023.
    Cardiff Metropolitan University
    Contact: CSESPLTSE@cardiffmet.ac.uk
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  5. BA Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS)
    Cardiff Metropolitan University’s School of Education and Social Policy is seeking to appoint a new external examiner for its BA Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) programme. The external examiner’s duties will include the scrutiny of coursework assignments. Attendance at the end-of-year final examination board is also required. The tenure is 4 years and will begin as soon as possible for Academic Year 23/24. We would welcome expressions of interest directed to Sam Ferguson, programmes administrator: CSESPLTSE@cardiffmet.ac.uk. The closing date is Midday 04/12/2023
    Cardiff Metropolitan University
    Contact: CSESPLTSE@cardiffmet.ac.uk
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  6. External Examiner required for PGCE Primary 3-7, PGCE Primary 5-11, PGCE Primary 3-7 School Direct Tuition, PGCE Primary 5-11 School Direct Tuition
    The post requires moderation of scripts, meeting students, meeting with the course team, engagement with Partnership schools via school visits in the first week of June, examination board attendance (late June/early July) and completion of an annual report. The appointment would start with immediate effect and run for four academic years.
    To express an interest, please email a recent CV to Chloe Berrisford, Course Leader, by Monday 11th December 2023, to include the following:
    • Higher Education/professional qualifications
    • Recent employment history inc HE teaching experience, management and leadership in HE
    • External examiner experience (if any)
    • Research activity/consultancy

    For further information about the course or this specific role please contact C.Berrisford@brighton.ac.uk
    Please use the post you are applying for as your email header.
    University of Brighton
    Contact: c.berrisford@brighton.ac.uk
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  7. PGCE Secondary Humanities (History and Geography)
    We are seeking to appoint an external examiner for our highly regarded PGCE Secondary Humanities (History and Geography) course, here at the University of Bedfordshire. The post holder will be asked to report on the quality of the course provision by reviewing moderated scripts, visiting students on school placements and working with the course team to evaluate the curriculum and experiences of student teachers. Applicants should have a background in teaching Humanities and current or recent experience in leading or contributing to a PGCE programme. Please submit your CV and expression of interest to Audrey Wood audrey.wood@beds.ac.uk
    University of Bedfordshire
    Contact: audrey.wood@beds.ac.uk
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  8. External Examiner for BA/ MSc TESOL and iPGCE
    The Institute of Education at the University of Strathclyde wishes to appoint an External Examiner for its MSc TESOL & Intercultural Communication, BA Education & TESOL and iPGCE courses. The External Examiner will oversee a total of around 18 modules across the three courses. We hope to appoint an external examiner who holds a relevant degree with previous experience of examining TESOL and/or international teacher education programmes. The appointment will be for a period of four years and start in January 2024. For further information please contact Dr Alan Huang. Please submit your expression of interest with a full CV to alan.huang@strath.ac.uk.
    University of Strathclyde
    Contact: alan.huang@strath.ac.uk
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  9. MA Education programme
    The University of Chichester wishes to appoint an External Examiner for its Online MA Education programme. We hope to appoint an external examiner who holds a relevant Master's level degree or PhD with previous experience of examining Online MA Education programmes. The appointment will be for a period of four years and start in January 2024. The Examiner will receive scripts and dissertations to moderate, attend online exam boards and will be expected to write an annual report. Examiners are required to attend at least one online exam board per year. For further information please contact Dr Francisco Gutierrez. Please submit your expression of interest with a full Curriculum Vitae via email to Francisco Gutierrez at F.MelaraGutierrez@chi.ac.uk
    University of Chichester
    Contact: F.MelaraGutierrez@chi.ac.uk
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  10. PGCE Science
    The School of Education, Languages and Linguistics at the University of Portsmouth is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for the PGCE Science.
    The successful External Examiner would have recent knowledge and experience of the subject area
    The External Examiner is required from October 2023. In addition to examining the modules, virtual attendance at the Module Assessment Board held in June is required. A fee of £400 is paid.
    For further information please contact the Course Lead, Andrew Porter – andrew.porter@port.ac.uk. Expressions of interest should be emailed and include a full CV which will include details of relevant experience.
    University of Portsmouth
    Contact: andrew.porter@port.ac.uk
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  11. External Examiners X3 Required for the PGCE Secondary (Art and Design, History and PE)
    The School of Education and Humanities at the University of Gloucestershire are currently seeking three external examiners for the PGCE Secondary programmes, examining one of the following subjects Art and Design, History or PE

    Our 2022 Ofsted inspection graded our Secondary ITT provision as ‘Good’, and we see the role of our external examiners as essential in helping us maintain and extend our high standards.

    Duties include scrutiny of coursework and observations of trainees teaching. Attendance at examination boards is required and an annual report is delivered in July.

    If you would like further details or have any questions about the external examiner’s role, please contact) Sarah-Jane Compton-Williams (scomptonwilliams@glos.ac.uk)

    If you would like to apply for the post, please email a short expression of interest outlining relevant qualifications and experience, along with a current CV, to Sarah-Jane Compton-Williams (scomptonwilliams@glos.ac.uk)
    University of Gloucestershire
    Contact: scomptonwilliams@glos.ac.uk
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  12. PGCE Secondary External Examiners – English Tenure 2023-2024 to 2026-2027
    The School of Education at the University of Roehampton are seeking external examiners for our highly-regarded and established Secondary PGCE Courses. The candidates would need to have experience of teaching and assessing English on a teacher-training course. We are ideally looking for someone who has QTS, with extensive teaching experience, who can comment on the suitability of our course provision and the academic rigour of the assessment processes.
    Examiners are required to liaise with the subject tutor/s and read and review scripts online. They will examine students on placement and meet members of the subject groups before attending the course exam board. Reasonable travel and accommodation costs will be reimbursed. A final report will be required in July of each examination year.
    Please email a CV and expression of interest to Matthew Sossick, Head of ITE, matthew.sossick@roehampton.ac.uk
    Univeristy of Roehampton
    Contact: matthew.sossick@roehampton.ac.uk
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  13. External Examiner to support its MA in Educational Leadership and Doctorate in Education.
    For MA in EL you will have experience of leadership within an education setting. The course provides students with an opportunity to explore change within an educational setting, psychology of leadership, the theory of leadership. There is a focus on equipping students with knowledge/skills to be able to apply the theory of leadership to their own practice. The Doctorate in Education is a part-time programme which has developed research & teaching in the areas of creativity, classroom research, and marginalisation. It encourages students to consider education from different sociological & theoretical perspectives, to include societal and other factors in shaping identities and trajectories of belonging and exclusion. Applicants require specialist knowledge and an active research interest in the areas mentioned. The team is seeking to extend the programmes’ international research direction and reach. Applicants should send an expression of interest & CV to education@chester.ac.uk.
    University of Chester
    Contact: education@chester.ac.uk
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