Edge Hill University, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine is seeking to engage an External Examiner for the following Social Work England approved Social Work programme from January 2024.
- Vacancy Ref: AHSWW/04/22
- Programme: PG Diploma in Social Work – Step Up to Social Work
- Closing date: 14th July 2023
External Examiners are typically placed on the Edge Hill University External Examiners Register for a period of four years. Principle duties normally include;
- Visit the University at the least once a year to moderate assessed coursework and examination scripts
- Attend module assessment boards
- Produce an Annual Report
- Review and approve examination papers that contribute to a student’s final award, and any other assessment material as agreed
- External Examiners are also invited to attend relevant exam boards
- They will have an established background in qualified social work practice and social work education and desirably experience of Higher Education quality processes.
If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programme, please contact: Nigel Kelleher – nigel.kelleher@edgehill.ac.uk (Programme Lead) Tel: 0151 228 4811 opt1 3294
Fees and Expenses are payable in line with the University policy. Admission to the University’s External Examiners Register is on the basis of satisfactory completion of the University’s Committee and Personnel approval processes, including Right to Work and Reciprocity Checks. Prospective External Examiners are encouraged to send an expression of interest and CV to School Quality Co-ordinator hallv@edgehill.ac.uk using the programme title and/or vacancy reference.
Your data will be held and not processed for any purpose other than that for which it has been obtained, in accordance with current Data Protection Legislation until this recruitment process has concluded. Should you be unsuccessful in your application your data will be destroyed securely. For more information, our Privacy Notice is available at https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/externalexaminers/