Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Principal Examiner Marking
(PEM)
Leading Marking
Aim
The Principal Examiner–Marker (PEM) task is an essential part of the examination cycle. As PEM, you will draw on
professional judgement and expertise to establish a clear standard for your examination team, ensuring common
understanding and consistent application of the mark scheme.
You will support and monitor your team throughout the marking process. Where necessary you will take corrective
action and advise your team in order to maintain high quality marking throughout the series and ensure that all
candidates receive accurate results on time.
The main elements of the PEM task are as follows:
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Prepare for and lead the standardisation process.
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Monitor the quality of the marking* and provide individual feedback.
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Prepare and participate in the awarding process.
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Post-results, review original assessment decisions as required.
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Complete all required supporting documentation.
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Prepare centre support material as and when required.
*Monitoring will require accompanied visit(s) where the unit is marked by visit.
Essential Criteria and Selection Process
The following qualities are essential for this task and will form the basis of the criteria for selection:
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Current or recent teaching experience in a relevant subject area.
Appropriate subject expertise.
Relevant assessment expertise.
Analytical and interpretive skills.
Collaboration and communication skills.
Problem solving skills.
Mentoring experience.
A meticulous approach.
An understanding of regulatory requirements for standardisation and awarding.
You will need to demonstrate these qualities by completing:
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
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Principal Examiner Marking
(PEM)
An application form
A selection task
An interview
All tasks must be undertaken:
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After completing appropriate training.
In accordance with the Code of Conduct for Examiners and Assessors.
In accordance with relevant instructions.
To specified deadlines.
Declaring at all stages of the task have been completed in order to ensure fit for purpose assessment material.
In-line with GCSE, GCE, Principal Learning and Project Code of Practice.