External Examiner Foundation Certificate for Art and Design at Nottingham Trent International College
Nottingham Trent International College, part of Kaplan International Pathways, is seeking an External Examiner Foundation Certificate for Art and Design for its Foundation Certificate (RQF 3 or SCQF 7) programme from February 2025.
Modules on the programme include:
1. FC317 Creative Practice and Portfolio
2. FC318 Practical Skills for Art & Design
3. FC316 Visual Culture
4. FC320 Practical Skills for Creative Digital Media
Duties will involve:
1. Participating in and endorsing the outcomes of Assessment Boards through agreement at the meeting, or separately in writing if you are unable to attend.
2. Ensuring that the recommendations of the Board are consistent with the aims and curriculum of the programme and with good HE practice.
3. Reviewing the range of grades awarded and reviewing a sample of student work from across this range.
4. Assessing and commenting on draft examination papers, other assessments, and marking schemes.
5. Providing feedback on aspects of good practice and innovation that have a positive impact on the student learning experience.
6. Submitting an annual report for each programme or stand-alone module(s) examined.
Candidates who wish to apply should be able to demonstrate evidence of the following:
1. Knowledge and understanding of UK sector agreed reference points for maintenance of academic standards and assurance and enhancement of quality.
2. Competence and experience in the field of teaching and learning in HE.
3. Relevant academic and/or professional qualifications.
4. Competence and experience relating to designing and operating a variety of assessment tasks appropriate to the subject and operating assessment procedures.
5. Sufficient standing, credibility and breadth of experience within the discipline to be able to command the respect of academic peers and, where appropriate, professional peers.
6. Fluency in English.
7. Competence and experience relating to the enhancement of the student learning experience.
We may also be able to consider applications from candidates who do not have previous experience as External Examiners but possess desirable specialist subject knowledge necessary to work and gain experience as an External Examiner.
Application process
If you are interested, please send an expression of interest and your CV to Simon Aldcroft, Academic Leader Art, Design and Media: simon.aldcroft@kaplan.com by 5 p.m. Friday 21st February 2025.
Please note: We recruit only international students who typically have English as a second language, so Examiners with experience of the needs of international students would be particularly welcome.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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