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NCFE is seeking Moderators for its External Quality Assurance team, working on a flexible worker basis. The role is remote and focuses on the T Level…
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NCFE is seeking Moderators for its External Quality Assurance team, working on a flexible worker basis. The role is remote and focuses on the T Level Technical Qualification in Health. Moderators review work that centres have already marked, check that assessment decisions are fair and consistent with national standards, and give clear feedback to help centres improve. The post suits people with a career in health care or a nearby…
Job Description
NCFE is seeking Moderators for its External Quality Assurance team, working on a flexible worker basis. The role is remote and focuses on the T Level Technical Qualification in Health. Moderators review work that centres have already marked, check that assessment decisions are fair and consistent with national standards, and give clear feedback to help centres improve.
The post suits people with a career in health care or a nearby clinical setting and with experience teaching, training or assessing learners in the subject. Past or present educators, trainers and assessors in nursing, health or social care are welcome, as are registered nurses and other health professionals who have supported or assessed learners in clinical roles. The work is flexible, but a reasonable level of commitment is required throughout the moderation window.
Moderation is expected to begin with an annual training session in March 2027, with the main moderation period running from April to August 2027. The company will provide full training and the materials and tools needed. The posting says flexible workers can take on the contract alongside other work without being registered as self-employed. Applicants must be able to show documents confirming UK work eligibility. The closing date is Wednesday 2 December 2026, and applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. No pay rate is listed.
Responsibilities
- Carry out moderation as awarding organisation and regulators require
- Check centre marking so that grading decisions stay sound and in line with standards
- Write moderation reports that are clear, correct and on time against agreed SLAs
- Schedule and run moderation for assigned centres following the sampling approach
- Join standardisation sessions and team meetings when needed
- Share best practice and identify areas for improvement
- Keep up to date with the qualification and its assessment requirements
Requirements
- Level 3-or-higher qualification in health or a near subject
- Current or recent occupational experience in the health sector
- Practice in teaching, assessing, IQA or moderation for vocational or academic courses
- Solid grasp of how assessment and QA work
- Clear written communication plus competent report writing
- Strong organisation and time management, with the ability to meet deadlines
- Documented UK work eligibility
Qualifications
- Commitment to high standards and a positive experience for centres
Core Skills
Benefits
- Flexible working around other personal and professional commitments
- Full training plus the materials, tools and equipment needed for the role
- Can be combined with other work without being registered as self-employed
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Is the role remote?
Yes. The listing marks the role as remote on a flexible worker contract.
When does the moderation work take place?
Annual training starts in March 2027, and the main moderation period runs from April to August 2027.
What is the closing date?
Wednesday 2 December 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates complete a short task.
Is a pay rate listed?
No. The posting does not state a pay rate.
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