Employer:
Pearson
Location:
Manchester
Pay:
Salary not specified
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
18/06/2026
About this jobCredible Specialist for GCSE Computer Science/ Computing
Credible specialists are employed on an ad-hoc basis as required (approx. 2 days per month) over the academic year to support our customers.
The main responsibilities include: Centre visits/Zoom/telephone support to guide new and existing centres through the GCSE Computer Science qualification and support materials.
Providing guidance and support to centres on their specific endorsed title.
Creating teaching and learning resources in their title specialism for the Pearson website as required Attending stakeholder meetings/events as appropriate . Providing subject expertise and market information back to the product team and subject advisor to inform future developments and support materials.
Attend meetings with the senior team to advise on training materials, support, resources and any other relevant administration.
Running online/network/twilight events as appropriate for GCSE and A level.
Engaging with teacher groups on social media (Facebook, Twitter etc.) and being the voice of Pearson Edexcel in helping to answer customer queries.
Being a role model for outstanding pedagogy in thei r specific endorsed title.
Specialists must: Have 3 years' experience of teaching and/or assessing Pearson Edexcel GCSE Computer Science in their title specialism and be an active practitioner in their subject area.
Be able to represent Pearson Edexcel in a professional manner and offer advice which is in line with advice offered to all Pearson Edexcel centres.
Be able to attend a training day with the chair of examiners to talk through the materials and the requirements for each of the Pearson Edexcel Specifications.
Complete a Training for Pearson training course to ensure they are eligible to carry out training in schools