NSW NAPLAN Marking 2027 - Marker, Group Leader, Professional Leader

Position Description

• Attend and successfully complete relevant training and induction.
• Demonstrate competence in the online marking procedures and instructions.
• Complete all marking in accordance with training and rostered dates.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of all assessment information and materials.

• Mark candidate responses, at an item level, using the Pearson Online Marking System.
• Mark candidate responses of items accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with the marking criteria set by ACARA, the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and Pearson.
• Carry out other tasks assigned by the Group Leader, Professional Leader or any member of 
• the Pearson staff.

• Participate in the training of markers in a leadership role to ensure accurate and efficient marking of the writing responses.
• Assess the accuracy of the criteria application during the marking of writing tasks in accordance with the advice given by Professional Leaders, the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and Pearson.
• Monitor the performance of markers and assist in marker evaluations.
• Assist the Professional Leader in the administration of reliability samples.
• Provide professional assistance to markers during the marking period.
• Ensure accurate recording of all assessment information.
• Follow marking operation procedures.
• Carry out other tasks assigned by the Professional Leader and the Marking Operations 
  Manager.

• We require markers, group leaders and professional leaders to be available for the entire period of live marking, including training.
  • Marking period: approximately four to six weeks.
  • Training period: in the week of the 8th of March, 2027. *Final dates to be advised.*
  • Marking will begin immediately after the training period and continue until approximately mid to late April.
• We require markers, group leaders and professional leaders to be available to work a five-day weekday shift (Morning or Evening), and one weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday) during the training and marking period.
• Be prepared to accurately mark candidates’ work samples using the marking framework 
  presented in training for writing. 
• Be prepared to receive ongoing support and instruction regarding the marking of NAPLAN 
  writing as part of quality assurance protocols. 
• Be able to work as part of a supportive team and have the ability to work in accordance with 
  marking rate targets.

• Centre-based markers are required to attend their rostered shift for either the Morning (8:00 AM to 3:00 PM) or Evening (4:00 PM to 8:45 PM) shift during live marking.
• Home-based markers are required to be online during a mandatory marking period and commit to undertake a minimum of four hours of marking daily, for six days a week during the live marking period.
• Home-based markers are required to have access to a computer and reliable internet connection that meets the Pearson technical requirements for marking.
• Home-based markers are required to be able to work from home in an environment that maintains the security and confidentiality of all assessment information, materials and candidate responses.

• The Professional Leader (Quality) is required to be available for the entire period of marking cycle, including; training, QA & Pairwise Marking.
• Have good interpersonal skills and maintain a helpful, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
• Possess excellent communication skills written and verbal.
• Be punctual, reliable and demonstrate excellent organisational skills.
• Have great attention to detail.
• Possess the ability to follow direction.
• Possess the ability to assume responsibility and act autonomously as required.
• Comfortable in a role that requires disciplinarian responsibilities.
• Have an approachable, enthusiastic, and personable attitude.

• Have been teaching English in an Australian Primary or Secondary School for at least one year and hold at least a NESA Conditional or Provisional Accreditation.
• Have previously been a NAPLAN Marker or completed the NESA Learning Assessing writing using the NAPLAN writing marking guide – narrative or persuasive course. (Both free courses are available on the NESA Learning Page).
• Have at least a Bachelor’s degree in teaching (we are also accepting applications from students studying a teaching degree in their 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.

• Have previous experience as a NAPLAN Marker, Group Leader or Professional Leader.
• Have current or recent experience in teaching (including recently retired, casual, on leave or currently employed teachers).
• Have a sound knowledge of grammar and its structures.
• Be able to use a computer to conduct marking and complete appropriate training.

• Position Type: Casual
• Place of Work: ACT - Canberra, NSW - Regional, NSW - Sydney CBD & surrounding suburbs
• Business Unit: Pearson Shared Services (AU)