Economics examiner

Looking to build your CPD and further inspire your teaching? AQA is recruiting A-level Economics examiners for summer 2027.

This flexible role fits alongside a full-time teaching job and is completed online from home.

Key responsibilities

• Review student responses and apply the mark scheme accurately and consistently to ensure fair results.
• Mark between 90 and 110 papers A-level papers.
• Complete your marking over approximately one month. Full details of your allocation, deadlines and earnings will be confirmed when you receive your contract.

Why become an A-level Economics examiner?

• Benefit from expert training and support. We will equip you with everything you need to feel confident and succeed.
• Build your CPD , gain insight into how students respond to exam questions, sharpen your marking skills and bring valuable knowledge back into your classroom.
• Join a community of subject specialists . Share best practice and work alongside other Economics teachers and examiners, supported by an experienced team leader.
• Mark from home or school at times that suit you, with clear deadlines and ongoing support.

What you need

• Three full terms teaching Economics at this level within the last five years. We welcome applications from trainee teachers and ECTs for Economics, subject to requirements.
• A senior referee who can verify your relevant experience.
• Preferably a degree, teaching qualification or equivalent in Economics.
• To participate in standardisation, which gives you the chance to practise applying the mark scheme before marking begins. Standardisation typically takes a few hours and fits around your existing commitments.
• Availability during the marking and standardisation period.

If you teach Economics and want paid work you can do from home while boosting your CPD and enhancing your teaching skills, we’d love to hear from you.