Lead Assessment Writers – International A-level Chinese – First Language

Lead Assessment Writers – OxfordAQA International A-level Chinese – First Language (9680)Closing date:17 Aug 2026, 9:00 am Are you an experienced teacher or examiner with an in-depth understanding of Mandarin Chinese as a first language, who is ready to take the next step in your professional development? Do you aspire to influence and uphold standards for the leading provider of GCSE and A-level qualifications? AQA is an educational charity committed to helping students and teachers realise their potential. We’re looking for Lead Assessment Writers to create high quality assessment materials of our OxfordAQA International A-level Chinese – First Language specification, in particular for Units 3 and 4. This role can be worked flexibly and is designed to be carried out alongside full time teaching commitments. What you’ll doYou’ll play a key role in the question paper production process by creating high quality question papers and mark schemes which reflect the requirements set out in a brief. The successful applicant would complete this work for both the June and November series. You would be required to attend approximately 4 full day remote meetings per year. In your application’s personal statement, please provide evidence of:Excellent knowledge of Mandarin Chinese literature, and involvement in the teaching or learning of the subject. Experience of writing questions in an education setting and a comprehension of what makes a good question paper and mark scheme. Your ability to write to a brief. Consistency in meeting deadlines and delivering work to a strict schedule. Adaptability in refining work based on feedback from multiple sources. How you’ll make a differenceYou’ll help shape assessments that reflect the diverse skills and understanding of students internationally. Your work will be essential in delivering assessments that meet the needs of both learners and teachers. Further informationPlease note that other AQA associate roles may need to be relinqu