NAPLAN Markers

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About the role
We are seeking several seasonal casuals to work on the National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) project in 2024 as NAPLAN Markers. In this role, you will be working alongside like-minded teachers and professionals in assessing a range of writing responses from Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students. This position is for onsite markers only. Our onsite marking centre is located at the Canterbury Park Racecourse in Sydney. Venue information and dates will be kept up to date on the NAPLAN Marking Homepage and FAQ Page. If you are interested in home-based marking, please apply for a home-marking position through our website.
Responsibilities
Attend and successfully complete marker training and induction.
Mark candidate responses of items accurately and timely in accordance with the marking criteria set by ACARA, the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and Pearson.
Complete all marking in accordance with training and rostered dates.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of all assessment information and materials.
Requirements
We require Markers to be available for the entire period of live marking, including training.
Marking period: approximately 4 - 6 weeks. *Final dates to be advised.*
Training period: in the week of the 11th of March, 2024. *Final dates to be advised.*
Marking will begin immediately after the training period and continue until approximately mid to late April.
Centre markers are required to be available to work a 5-day weekday shift (Day or Evening), and one weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday) during the live marking period.
Markers have the flexibility to select either a Day (8:00am to 3:00pm) or Evening (4:00pm to 8:45pm) shift.
*Please note our marking activities are not in operations during the Easter public holiday.
Qualifications?& experience
Have been teaching English or social sciences in an Australian primary or secondary school for at least 1 year, or hold NESA Conditional or Provisional Accreditation.
Have previously been a NAPLAN marker or completed the NESA Persuasive Writing or Narrative Writing Course. (Both free courses are available on the NESA Learning Page).
Have a Bachelor's degree in teaching (we are also accepting applications from students studying for a teaching degree in their penultimate (final) year from a reputable Australian institution).
Be able to use a computer to conduct marking and complete appropriate training.
Have an understanding of criterion-based marking (writing), grammar, and structures.
Payrate: the payrate is $53.05 per hour.
*Please note that your participation in this marking is based on your availability and relief teaching or school reimbursement will not be provided by PAS.
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