Application for Chief Markers for the 2024 ATAR course examinations
The School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) is seeking applications for the position of Chief Marker for the 2024 ATAR course practical and written examinations. People who have previously been Chief Markers/Chief Examiners/examiners or have at least five years’ experience teaching in the relevant course and some experience of marking ATAR course examinations are encouraged to complete an application. Where possible, the selection of the Chief Marker will be different to the appointed Chief Examiner.
Marking may involve school holidays, Term 4 school days, Saturdays and/or Sundays, public holidays and/or evening work, depending on the course being marked. If teaching in a school during the marking period, permission must be obtained from the principal to undertake the marking role.
The Authority endeavours to ensure that the anonymity of Chief Markers and markers is maintained.
Chief Markers and markers must declare any conflicts of interest to the Authority, including delivering seminars/lectures or engaging in preparatory examination marking forums involving students.
Important information
Prior to completing the application, it is important that the following document is read and understood.
In 2024, online marking of ATAR course examinations will continue for the following courses:
- Accounting and Finance
- Applied Information Technology
- Biology
- Business Management and Enterprise
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Drama
- Economics
- English
- English as an Additional Language/Dialect
- Geography
- Health Studies
- Human Biology
- Literature
- Mathematics Applications
- Mathematics Methods
- Mathematics Specialist
- Modern History
- Physical Education Studies
- Physics
- Politics and Law
- Psychology
- Religion and Life
- Visual Arts.
Online marking will be introduced for the following ATAR course examinations:
- Media Production and Analysis.
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
All Chief Markers must consent to a current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) conducted by the Department of Education and receive a Screening Clearance Number (SCN) prior to the commencement of examinations.
Chief Markers will be informed of their SCN status at appointment. If the SCN is not current, information will be supplied about how to complete a new NCCHC.
Applications
Applications must be submitted no later than 5.00 pm on Tuesday, 27 February 2024.
Please note: You will be required to upload a one-page résumé highlighting your skills and experience relevant to this position as part of the application. The one-page upload must be in PDF format.
For further information, please contact:
Laura Dunnett, Principal Consultant – Written Examinations Logistics
(08) 9273 6730 or laura.dunnett@scsa.wa.edu.au
Dianne Rogers, Principal Consultant – Practical Examinations Logistics
(08) 9273 6772 or dianne.rogers@scsa.wa.edu.au