English Skills - Deputy Chief Examiner (FS only)
Would you be interested in supporting the delivery of our Functional Skills English assessments?
We are looking for a Deputy Chief Examiner to join us in the production and delivery of our on-going English assessments.
The Deputy Chief Examiner is a key part of the delivery of the qualification and is involved in every aspect of the assessment production process. It will require input throughout the year as we produce assessments.
Further details on the qualification, the qualification handbook and sample assessment materials can be found on the 4748 qualification website: Functional Skills qualifications and training courses | City & Guilds
The Task Profile outlines the expectations of the role, and the Person Specification outlines the experience we’re looking for someone to have as a Deputy Chief Examiner.
The successful applicant would be required throughout the year due to the nature of On-Demand assessments.
For more information, please find the Role profile and Person specification.
As a Deputy Chief Examiner for Functional Skills English, you would be working on Reading and Writing assessments at Level 1 and Level 2. These are on-demand assessments with new versions produced and released regularly throughout the year.
The role will include working alongside other subject matter experts in writing and editing assessment content, and through the regular cycle of standardisation, marking and awarding.
The Deputy Chief Examiner should have strong industry experience with a passion in supporting learners in an important step in their journey, with a commitment to quality and high standards. Experience in writing and reviewing question papers is welcomed but not necessary.
About your application
When completing the application, it is essential you read the job description & advert fully and map your application to show where you meet the requirements set out. Please note applications that do not demonstrate meeting the person specification may be declined or delayed.
Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis between now and 1 July 2026, successful applicants will be asked to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may involve a task and/or interview.
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