Assessment Associate – Functional Skills Maths

Overview:

Flexible Worker Contract 

Location: Remote

About the role

We're excited to be looking for a Assessment Associate (Writers) within our Functional Skills team on a flexible worker contract. 

The Functional Skills team are a small group who work together to produce outstanding assessment materials. As a team we are passionate about producing assessment that are robust, inclusive and fit for purpose. Our goal is to produce assessments that are engaging and allow our candidates to showcase their skills at a level that will allow them options in their lives, professionally or academically. 

If you have the skills and experience, we’d love to hear from you! 

Assessment Associate – Writer  

As a Writer, you will join the team as a subject matter expert, contributing to the development of assessment materials in your area of expertise within the functional skills maths sector. Your role will involve producing fit-for-purpose materials, such as question papers and mark schemes. You’ll apply your subject-specific knowledge to prepare draft assessment materials based on a range of topics, which will be refined over time with input from maths sector and assessment specialists.  

How you’ll make an impact:  

• Contributing to the production of high quality, reliable assessment content that reflects in-depth knowledge and understanding of the functional skills maths sector 

• Ensuring assessment content effectively assesses learners’ skills and knowledge, providing assurance of their readiness for entry level employment, higher education or apprenticeships in the functional skills maths sector 

• Supporting the development of assessment content that meets all commissioning instructions, fully considers accessibility and inclusivity, and is compliant with Ofqual’s General Conditions of Recognition  

• Communicating effectively with other team members including Assessment Solutions Officers, Chief Examiners, Subject Chairs and any other relevant groups or individuals 

• Engaging in training to support professional development, keep abreast of current trends and develop assessment writing skills 

We'd love to hear from you if you offer the following: 

• Experience of writing and/or reviewing external assessment materials (question papers/mark schemes/tasks) to Level 3 in Mathematics or other equivalent qualifications. 

• Minimum of 3 years recent experience working in a relevant field 

• Experience of working within the Functional Skills Maths sector is desirable 

• Ability and/or willingness to engage with IT systems to facilitate effective remote working 

• Ability to offer, receive and act upon relevant, constructive feedback 

• Ability to prioritise own workload and work to fixed deadlines 

• Experience, knowledge and understanding, and/or a desire to learn about the production of high quality, reliable and inclusive assessment content in a range of contexts   

• Ability to work effectively as part of a hybrid team through clear, respectful and timely communication  

Feeling inspired? Read the full Job Description 

Why work as a flexible worker for NCFE?

Our flexible workforce provides supportive quality assurance to ensure that learners taking NCFE qualifications are getting the best education possible. If you become a flexible worker with us, you’ll choose how to fit your work around your other personal and professional commitments – making this a great opportunity to make a difference in a way that suits you.

You’ll receive full training and the materials, tools or equipment needed to ensure you’re able to complete your duties in line with NCFE requirements, with the ability to take on flexible worker contract alongside other work, without the need to be registered as self-employed. 

All applicants will be expected to adhere to NCFE’s behavioural framework and to uphold our core values.

Shape real change with an NCFE career 

Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.

With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.   

Want to know more? Take a look at our website https://www.ncfe.org.uk/  

How to apply 

Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your Cover Letter & CV if you have the expertise and commitment to excel in this position.

Closing Date: Thursday 3 April 2025

Interview Date: TBC 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement 

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve.  

We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.