National Curriculum Assessments – Subject Manager

at  Pearson

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

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YOUR ROLE

Part of the Test Operation Services’ Marking Workstream team, the Subject Manager is accountable for the on time and accurate delivery of all aspects of Marking (for either English Reading, English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling or Maths). Ensuring all Key Milestones are met during Live Marking and Review Marking Phases. Leading a team of three, the Subject Manager is part of the Assessment management team and is responsible for representing Assessment and Test Operation Service across Pearson School Qualifications and the wider Pearson business.
The Subject Manager will be required to deputise for the Head of Marking as appropriate and work directly with other teams and Programme Director, Project Managers and matrix managers within the Test Operation Services and Assessment to deliver key accountabilities and lead on assessment content-related strategic initiatives.

PURPOSE

The Subject Manager provides technical assessment material development and marking expertise, within the Test Operation Service, as well as across Assessment division and Pearson School Qualifications as appropriate, while ensuring the strategic, timely, cost effective and accurate delivery of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Assessment.
The purpose of the Assessment Subject Manager role is to:
Deliver the material development and marking for Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Assessments, for which they are responsible, to time, quality and budget
Be recognised as a leader and deliver best in class line management experience
Be recognised as the technical assessment material development and marking expert within the Test Operation Service, as well as across Assessment division and Pearson School Qualifications, as appropriate
Be accountable for the integrity by which National Curriculum Assessment material development and marking processes are followed, reviewed and amended
Be accountable for delivery of materials development and marking to budget, including providing focus on and visibility of budget planning, management and tracking
Build an Assessment Associate population for the future by developing strategic relationships with education experts ensuring succession planning within the marking hierarchy
Make strategic use of management information (MI) and reporting, providing visibility, driving improvement, and building confidence and trust in the Marking Workstream
Key Accountabilities
Deliver material development and marking for your area of responsibility
Being accountable for the delivery of material development and marking to time, quality, budget and security
Ensuring your team, adhere to all requirements as per the Statement of Requirements, Product Breakdown Structure and Product Descriptions
Actively manage risks and issues, including contingency plans ensuring problems are swiftly identified and solutions put in place
Manage the deployment of resources within the team to mitigate risks or achieve delivery priorities
Ensuring Marking Workstream team exceed all deadlines within the Programme project plan, ensuring you always delivering on time