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Lead Developers - Assessment Reform - GCSE Physics
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Lead Developers - Assessment Reform - GCSE Physics
Lead Developers - Assessment Reform - GCSE Physics
Closing date: 12 Jul 2026, 23:00
- Do you want to play a hands-on role in shaping future GCSE Physics specifications?
- Every educator brings a unique perspective — and those perspectives matter when it comes to shaping qualifications that work for learners from all backgrounds.
We’re recruiting Lead Developers to support the development of reformed specifications. These roles are flexible, mostly remote.
About the Role
As the leading provider of GCSE and A Level qualifications—and an education charity—we’re committed to helping learners realise their potential. We’re now looking for educators to turn their classroom experience into national impact.
Responsibilities
The role involves:
- Contributing to the full assessment development process, ensuring alignment with curriculum requirements and best assessment design practices.
- Developing the specification in line with AQA assessment design principles and regulatory frameworks, grounded in a strong understanding of:
- Centre delivery contexts
- Learner diversity
- Contributing to shaping the overall assessment strategy.
- Reviewing and providing feedback on research and analysis outputs.
- Supporting developers in creating assessment materials, including:
- Question papers
- Mark schemes
- Item commentaries
- Supporting market testing and evaluation of:
- Sample assessment materials (SAMs)
- The wider customer support offering
- Developing the specification in line with AQA assessment design principles and regulatory frameworks, grounded in a strong understanding of:
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The qualification development programme spans 18–24 months. While remote work will dominate the role, you’ll attend a mix of:
- Virtual and in-person meetings
- Approximately 10 in-person or hybrid meeting days over the project’s duration.
Requirements
For your personal statement, provide evidence of:
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Substantial teaching experience in GCSE Physics:
- Typically involving years of classroom practice.
- Deep subject expertise.
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Specification development and/or:
- Experience writing or reviewing questions.
- Experience in marking or moderating assessments.
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Leadership and teamwork:
- Strong leadership skills with an ability to inspire and support teams.
- Consistent, positive engagement and team collaboration.
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Time management and deadlines:
- Experience meeting deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to deliver high-quality work under strict timelines.
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Regulatory and inclusivity awareness:
- Understanding of regulatory obligations in producing specifications.
- Commitment to inclusivity in assessment design.
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Focus on quality and accuracy:
- Proven track record of error-free material creation.
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Impact
By working with subject and assessment experts, this role enables you to:
- Shape new approaches to adapting to the changing education landscape.
- Make a lifelong national impact.
- Strengthen your professional credibility and broaden your career prospects.
You’ll help deliver fair, high-quality outcomes that meet the needs of teachers and learners, ensuring equitable assessment for every pupil.
Additional Information
- Contract type: Worker agreement (up to 50 weeks/year).
- Payment: Fee-based with a total expected between £4,000–£6,000.
- Payment for meeting attendance included.
- NB: Separate applications are required for each Lead Developer position.
Next Steps
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Closing date: Sunday, 12 July 2026
- Applications must be received by 23:00.
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Interviews: Remote, scheduled between late July and mid-August.
Important Note
- External associate roles with AQA or other awarding bodies may need to be resigned if successful.
Diversity Statement
AQA welcomes applications from all backgrounds:
- All gender identities and expressions.
- All sexual orientations.
- All ethnicities, ages, ages disabilities, neurodiversities.
- Individuals with varied citizenship/visa status.
Contact
For further enquiries: seniorrecruitment@aqa.org.uk
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