Examiner Role for Level 1/2 Technical Award in Food and Cookery We're looking for Examiners to join our Assessment Delivery team on a flexible worker contract for the following qualification: Level 1/2 Technical Award in Food and Cookery As an Examiner, you'll use your subject knowledge to mark external assessments and submit results throughout the summer 2027 marking window, helping to ensure learners receive fair, consistent and accurate results. If you're a Food and Cookery, Food and Nutrition, Catering or Hospitality teacher, lecturer, trainer or assessor, this is a great opportunity to put your expertise to use and make a valuable contribution to the assessment of learners. Marking window dates are subject to change and will be communicated throughout the process should you be successful.
How you'll make an impact:- Following and maintaining the standard set by the Chief Examiner, applying the mark scheme consistently and accurately
- Reporting suspected malpractice or safeguarding concerns to the Assessment Delivery team
- Attending examiner standardisation and other meetings as required – standardisation events will be run remotely and scheduled for weekdays between the hours of 9.00am-5.00pm prior to the start of the marking window
- Maintaining the confidentiality of NCFE assessment materials, learner evidence and learner details, and report any breaches to the Assessment Delivery team
- We'd love to hear from you if you offer the following:
- A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above in food and cookery or a closely related subject area
- Current or recent teaching experience at Level 3 or above in a food and cookery related subject, or significant recent occupational experience within the sector
- An understanding of effective quality assurance and assessment processes
- The ability to work consistently within tight deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- 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.
All applicants will be expected to adhere to NCFE's behavioural framework and to uphold our core values.
