Exam Development - Application for Lead Practioner

Application - Lead Practitioner - External Assessment (Examinations)

The Lead Practitioner - External Assessment (Examinations) is accountable to the Exam Management Team Leader. They lead the setters and vetters to support the SACE Board in delivering a quality examination.

Lead Practitioner responsibilities:

Lead setters and vetters to write an exam from conception to approval; prepare quality documentation; and liaise with the Exam Management team to ensure setters and vetters follow training, policies, meetings, deadlines, and quality approval processes.
Provide feedback to the Team Leader, Exam Management,and operate as the key primary contact for the relationship between the SACE Board and panel members.
Ensure the quality of the examination, through adherence to specifications in the subject outline and SACE policy and principles.
Produce, curate and share educational resources and relevant materials with the examination team.
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the exam performance. Determine improvements for the next examination cycle based on the analysis and share these findings with the examination development team.
Provide feedback on the quality of the examination to guide the future direction of the setters and vetters.
Produce marking guidelines and lead the standard in the marking process.

What are we looking for?

Essential Capabilities

Experience in teaching the current subject outline.
Demonstrated experience in quality assessment, and deep knowledge of the subject discipline.
Demonstrated understanding of effective examination principles and their structure.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to engage and mentor examination teams in their skill and performance.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of the SACE curriculum, subject-specific content, and assessment requirements.
Demonstrated ability to convey complex concepts within the nominated subject area.
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
Engagement with the SACE Board’s strategic direction.

Lead practioners are required to comply with policies and procedures that govern SACE Board quality assurance, participate in specified PLATO training (non-participation in required training precludes involvement), abide by SACE Board’s Code of Conduct, including the identification of potential conflicts of interest, and complete work within deadlines.

Appointment is initially for a 12-month period, with opportunities for extension.

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Please nominate 2 referees who are able to speak to your experience and ablity to lead assessment in your subject.

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Please appoint this person in Schools Online to the position of Lead Practioner for the subject listed above and send the standard panel paperwork. Appointment is for a period of 3 years unless otherwise advised.