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Lead Developers - Assessment Reform - GCSE Chemistry
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Lead Developers - Assessment Reform - GCSE Chemistry
Lead Developers - Assessment Reform - GCSE Chemistry
Closing date: 12 Jul 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 practice in assessment design.
You will:
- Develop the specification in line with AQA assessment design principles and regulatory frameworks, grounded in a strong understanding of centre 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, and item commentaries.
- Support market testing and evaluation of sample assessment materials (SAMs) and the wider customer support offering.
The qualification development programme is expected to run over approximately 18 to 24 months. While the majority of work will be completed remotely (from your home), you'll also attend a mix of virtual and in-person meetings, with approximately 10 days of these meetings throughout the project.
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Criteria for Your Application
In your application’s personal statement, please provide evidence of:
- Substantial teaching experience in GCSE Chemistry, typically gained through several years of classroom practice, alongside deep subject expertise.
- Experience of:
- Developing a specification.
- Writing or reviewing questions.
- Marking or moderating assessments.
- Strong leadership and people skills, capable of leading with positivity while supporting and developing a team.
- A track record of consistency in meeting deadlines and delivering work to a strict schedule amid multiple priorities.
- Understanding of regulatory obligations when 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, ultimately delivering work that ensures fair, high-quality outcomes for every learner. By collaborating with subject and assessment experts, you will contribute to shaping exciting new approaches that respond to the evolving education landscape.
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This opportunity offers a chance to:
- Boost professional credibility.
- Gain valuable experience that enhances your teaching career and future prospects.
- Join a supportive community of thousands of educators, making a lasting national impact on a subject you are passionate about.
Further Information
This is a worker contract, reviewed regularly, with a maximum focus of 50 weeks per year. You’ll be paid a fee for both your work and meeting attendance. The successful applicant can expect total fees in the range of £4,000 to £6,000.
Each application must include detailed examples from your experience to fully demonstrate suitability, referring to the listed criteria.
Note:
- If you are interested in multiple Lead Developer positions, you must create a separate application for each role.
- Applications close on Sunday, 12 July at 23:00.
- Remote interviews will take place between late July and mid-August.
- If successfully appointed, you'll need to let go of any associate role(s) with AQA or other awarding organisations.
Diversity and Inclusion
AQA welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of:
- Gender identity or expression
- Sexual orientation
- Religion
- Ethnicity
- Age
- Neurodiversity
- Disability status
- Citizenship
- Any other aspect which makes a person unique
For further inquiries, please contact: seniorrecruitment@aqa.org.uk
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