Lead Assessment Writer - A Level History (7042/2F & 7042/2M)

Lead Assessment Writer - A Level History (7042/2F & 7042/2M)

Closing date: 30 Oct 2026, 9:00 am

Are you an expert in History with an in-depth knowledge of assessment, who is ready to take the next step in your professional development?

Do you aspire to influence and uphold national assessment standards for the leading provider of GCSE and A-level qualifications?

AQA is an educational charity committed to helping students and teachers realise their potential. We’re looking for a Lead Assessment Writer to support the delivery of our A Level History Specification

This role covers component 7042/2F & 7042/2M only :

• The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643 -1715 (7042/2F)

• Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 (7042/2M)

Please specify which component you can cover within your application.

This role can be worked flexibly and is designed to be carried out alongside full time teaching/employment commitments.

What you’ll do

You’ll play a key role in the question paper production process by creating high quality question papers and mark schemes which reflect the requirements set out in a brief.

The Lead Assessment Writer will be required to attend approximately 2 full day remote meetings per year. Please note that these may take place during the school week.

In your application’s personal statement, please provide evidence of:

• Excellent knowledge of the subject content contained in the A Level History specification.

• Experience of writing questions in an education setting for a diverse range of students and a comprehension of what makes a good question paper and mark scheme.

• Your ability to write to a brief.

• Understanding of the requirements when selecting sources for assessment material

• Consistency in meeting deadlines and delivering work to a strict schedule.

• Adaptability in refining work based on feedback from multiple sources, while confidently justifying decisions where appropriate.

• Strong digital literacy and confidence in using a range of technology and online systems to support the development, review and delivery of assessment materials.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a range of audiences

How you’ll make a difference

You’ll help shape assessments that reflect the diverse skills and understanding of students internationally. Your work will be essential in delivering assessments that meet the needs of both learners and teachers.

Further information

Please note that other associate roles may need to be relinquished if you are successful.

This is a contractual role; you’ll be paid a fee for both your work and meeting attendance.

In your personal statement, you must provide detailed examples from your experience to demonstrate your suitability, referring to the criteria listed above.

AQA welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes a person unique.

For further enquiries please contact View email address on tes.com

The closing date for the vacancy is 9. 00am on Friday 30th October

For  data security reasons , we can only accept applications from:

• EEA countries (EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway)

• countries where the European Commission has decided that there is an adequate level of protection for personal data.