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Lead Developer - Assessment Reform - GCSE Computing
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Lead Developer - Assessment Reform - GCSE Computing
Lead Developers - Assessment Reform - GCSE Computing
Closing date:* 12 July 2026, 11:00 pm
Do you want to play a hands-on role in shaping future GCSE specifications? Every educator brings a unique perspective, and those perspectives matter when it comes to shaping qualifications that work for all learners.
We’re looking for educators who want to turn their classroom experience into national impact. As the leading provider of GCSE and A Level qualifications, and an education charity, we’re committed to helping learners from all backgrounds realise their potential.
We’re now recruiting Lead Developers to support the development of our reformed specifications. These roles are flexible and mostly remote.
What you’ll do
The role involves contributing to the full assessment development process, ensuring alignment with curriculum requirements and best practices in assessment design.
You will:
- Develop the specification in line with AQA assessment design principles and regulatory frameworks, grounded in classroom delivery contexts and learner diversity.
- Contribute to the shaping of the overall assessment strategy.
- Review and provide feedback on outputs of research and analysis.
- Support developers in creating assessment materials such as:
- Question papers
- Mark schemes
- Item commentaries
- Support market testing and evaluation of sample assessment materials (SAMs) and the wider customer support offering.
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The qualification development programme is expected to run for approx. 18 to 24 months. The majority of the work is remote, but you’ll also attend a mix of virtual and in-person meetings (~10 days over the project lifecycle).
In your personal statement, provide evidence of:
- Substantial teaching experience in the relevant subject (typically several years of classroom practice) alongside deep subject expertise.
- Experience developing a specification, writing or reviewing assessment questions, and/or marking or moderating.
- Strong leadership and people skills, capable of leading with positivity while supporting and developing a team.
- Consistency in meeting deadlines and delivering on schedules, even with multiple priorities.
- Understanding of regulatory obligations in producing a specification and the importance of inclusivity in assessment.
- A focus on quality and consistency, with a track record of producing error-free materials.
How you’ll make a difference
You’ll play a vital role in developing specifications that reflect the needs of teachers and learners, ensuring fair, high-quality outcomes for every learner. By collaborating with subject and assessment experts, you’ll shape new approaches, aligning with evolving educational needs.
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This opportunity offers:
- The chance to build professional credibility.
- Gained experience strengthening your teaching and future career.
- A role where you join a community of thousands of educators, making a lasting national impact on the subject you’ve dedicated yourself to.
Further information
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This will be a worker contract, reviewed regularly with a maximum 50 weeks/year involvement. You’ll be paid a fee for both work and meeting attendance. Expect total fees between £4,000–£6,000.
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In your personal statement, include detailed examples from your experience to demonstrate alignment with the criteria listed above.
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If applying for multiple Lead Developer roles, create a separate application for each.
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Closing date: 12 July at 23:00 (conducted through an online portal).
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Remote interviews will take place between late July and mid-August.
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Note: Any associate roles with AQA or other awarding organisations may need to be relinquished upon success.
AQA welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including regarding gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability, citizenship, or other unique aspects that make an individual stand out.
— For inquiries, contact seniorrecruitment@aqa.org.uk.
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