Become a marker

Apply to be a marker

Recruitment for new markers who would like to be considered for a marking team for 2022 is now underway. Each year we recruit approximately 11,000 teaching professionals as markers during the National Qualification exams.

Benefits:

• Professional development - learn about assessment and quality assurance techniques
• Insights - helping you improve your students' results and experiences
• Confidence - help your colleagues implement and understand SQA processes
• Satisfaction - you help SQA maintain the quality of our qualifications
• Rewards - we pay you for your commitment and effort
• Flexible working

Outline of duties

• Attend appropriate standardisation meeting(s) as required
• Mark to national standards in line with general marking instructions
• Complete marking duties in accordance with specified procedures and timescales
• Submit a detailed Marker report in accordance with specified procedures and timescales

Am I eligible?

We'll give you full training and support if you decide to become an appointee. To be a marker, you need:

• Have a minimum of 2 years current teaching experience in delivering the qualifications at the level they wish to mark (if currently delivering on a part time basis be able to demonstrate experience in delivering the full course).
• Be able to demonstrate excellence in assessing to the national standard.
• Be able to work professionally and co-operatively with other appointees and SQA staff
• Be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills with an ability to meet deadlines.
• Have a home computer or laptop with Broadband internet connection and a private email address.

Apply to be a marker