International Standard Verifier International BTEC Creative Media Pakistan Based

Please Note: This vacancy is for applicants based in Pakistan. Applicants based outside of Pakistan will not be considered.

Purpose

The Standards Verifier plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and consistency of vocational qualifications by ensuring that assessment and internal verification practices meet national standards. This involves providing expert subject-specific support to centres, conducting sampling and verification activities, delivering clear and constructive feedback, and contributing to the ongoing development of quality assurance processes. Through regular training, collaboration with internal teams, and engagement with centres, the Standards Verifier helps uphold Pearson’s commitment to high-quality, reliable assessment.

Core Services

When carrying out your role; please be mindful that you represent Pearson and that you should always maintain your professional integrity. Therefore, it is essential that you:

Ensure compliance with all parts of the terms and conditions and other policies.

Act  at all times in a way which will not bring Pearson, it’s employees and its representatives into disrepute.

Adhere to Pearson policies and guidance related to data privacy and security of information.

Remain respectful and advocate for others to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion, in a professional manner.

Raise any concerns if you suspect or are made away of any malpractice, maladministration and/ or Safeguarding issues.

Adhere to deadlines given by Pearson and ensure that all work is carried out to the best of an individual’s ability.

Respect the confidentiality of centres and learners. 

You are responsible for the provision of your own IT equipment and must therefore ensure it  is capable of running Pearson required software, relevant malware, appropriate anti-virus software and a suitable internet connection. As well as this we require a Personal email address attached to a secure account. (This cannot be a work email)

Collaborate and communicate in a timely manner with Pearson.

Role Specific Services and Expectations

In addition to Pearson's core service expectations, this role requires the following specialised responsibilities:

Stay up to date with relevant qualification specifications and, where applicable, National Occupational Standards.

Provide expert advice, guidance, and support tailored to your subject area and in line with verification requirements.

Attend and complete all mandatory training and annual standardisation activities within required timelines.

Conduct centre visits as required for qualifications involving visiting verification, following guidance from the Assessment team and subject to approval.

Adhere to Pearson’s quality assurance processes and follow prescribed sampling strategies for allocated qualifications.

Review learner work and internal verification records to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Ensure assessment decisions are valid, consistent, and aligned with national standards.

Provide constructive feedback and support to centres during the sampling process.

Produce comprehensive and actionable sampling reports for each centre visited.

Clearly communicate when standards are not met and outline the necessary corrective actions.

Assist centres in addressing issues, implementing improvements, and maintaining ongoing compliance.

Identify and recommend suitable learner work or assessment materials for use in future training and standardisation events.

Maintain regular communication with your Pearson supervisor and work collaboratively with internal teams.

This role requires a proactive approach to quality assurance and a commitment to maintaining Pearson’s high standards across all responsibilities.

Experience and Qualifications required:

Experience:

As a representative of the company, you will be expected to have experience in, or be able to demonstrate the ability of the following:

Strong background in quality assurance and assessment practices.

A minimum of 2 full academic years of teaching experience in the relevant subject area/sector within  the last 8 years and/or extensive knowledge and experience in Pearson assessment, quality and processes and national standards within the last 5 years 

Experience in verifying regulated qualifications.

Exceptional communication skills.

Proven ability to deliver and coordinate training sessions, including standardisation and other standards-focused activities.

In-depth knowledge of specifications relevant to your specialist sector, encompassing both internal.

Examples of previous leadership or support roles in essential quality assurance activities.  

Qualifications:

Qualifications required to apply for your chosen role at Pearson will depend on the qualification you are delivering. Please contact Pearson ahead of your application if you have any questions on the requirements. 

PLEASE NOTE 

If a candidate successfully passes the initial application screening, the recruitment team will contact them with details of the required supporting documentation and next steps in the process. Applicants will be asked to provide the following:

Evidence of vocational qualifications (e.g., BTEC)

Copies of all relevant subject-specific qualifications, including a qualification in the relevant subject area or sector

Proof of a minimum of two full academic years of teaching experience in the relevant subject area/sector within the last 8 years, and/or extensive knowledge and experience of Pearson assessment, quality processes, and national standards within the last 5 years

Evidence of relevant continuing professional development (CPD) in the subject area/sector within the last 12 months

Please note that applicants who do not provide the requested documentation when contacted will not progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.