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Lead Developer - Assessment Reform - GCSE Geography
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Lead Developer - Assessment Reform - GCSE Geography
Lead Developers - Assessment Reform - GCSE Geography
Closing date: 12 July 2026, 23:00
Do you want to shape future GCSE Geography specifications?
Every educator brings a unique perspective, and AQA values these insights—especially when designing qualifications that benefit all learners.
We’re seeking educators with classroom experience to turn their expertise into national impact. As the UK’s leading provider of GCSE and A level qualifications, and an education charity, we’re committed to helping learners from all backgrounds reach their potential.
We’re now recruiting Lead Developers for our reformed specifications. These flexible, mostly remote positions require educators willing to contribute actively to specification development.
What You’ll Do
The role involves shaping a new GCSE Geography assessment framework while balancing a strong understanding of classroom contexts and improving accessibility for learners.
You will:
- Collaboration on curriculum alignment, ensuring the specification adheres to AQA’s assessment design principles and regulatory frameworks.
- Overseeing the development of assessment strategies for universities and progression pathways.
- Reviewing research insights and providing expert feedback to assessors and planners.
- Working with subject matter experts to create board question papers, mark schemes and item commentaries.
- Supporting pilot testing and evaluation of sample assessment materials (SAMs) to ensure they meet teacher and pupil needs.
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The project will last approx. 18–24 months. Your engagement will include missions home-based with hybrid (virtual and in-person) meetings. About 10 days total of attendance are expected for key workshops, meetings, and working groups.
Requirements
A successful applicant must demonstrate, in their personal statement, evidence of:
✔ Relevant teaching experience (typically 3+ years) with an ability to support a diverse and inclusive educational pathway. ✔ Subject expertise in GCSE Geography, focusing on promoting a balanced, research-based curriculum. ✔ Specification-development experience or reviewing/writing question materials. ✔ Strong moderring/assessment understanding—experience in marking, quality assurance, or standards moderation. ✔ Leadership skills—ability to inspire teams while managing competing deadlines and expectations. ✔ A proven diplomatic approach aligned with AQA’s regulatory frameworks and inclusivity standards. ✔ A commitment to quality, consistency, and error-free materials.
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Why This Matters
You’ll directly impact future learners by shaping fair, relevant qualifications that reflect diverse experiences and respond to ongoing industry needs. By joining AQA, you’ll:
- Develop expertise in curricula design, forming lasting career advantages for your teaching profession.
- Integrate with a collaborative community, making a visible national impact in education.
Further Information
This is a variable-contract worker agreement paid on a fee basis with regular reviews. It runs up to 50 weeks/year, offering an estimated total payment of £4,000–£6,000.
⚠️ Separate applications required if interested in other Lead Developer roles—please refer to the job-specific criteria.
✅ Schedule: Applications close 12 July, 2026, at 23:00. Remote interviews summer 2024.
⚠️ Strict: Should you be assessing alternate roles, these may need to be set aside.
AQA actively encourages applications from all backgrounds and champions diversity in gender identity, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability, and more.
📧 Enquire: For further information, contact Senior Recruitment at: [ seniorrecruitment@aqa.org.uk ]
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