Examiners and Markers
15AI USED FOR15%moving to72%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Examiners and Markers
Examiners and markers play a crucial role in the educational landscape of the UK, ensuring that assessments are fair, accurate, and reflective of students' true capabilities. Their work not only shapes individual futures but also upholds the integrity of the academic system, making them key players in fostering educational excellence.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior ExaminerJunior examiners assist in the marking process, gaining valuable experience and understanding of assessment criteria.£20,000 - £25,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level ExaminerMid-level examiners take on more responsibility, including leading standardisation meetings and mentoring junior staff.£30,000 - £40,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior ExaminerSenior examiners oversee the marking process, develop assessment strategies, and ensure compliance with educational standards.£50,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Physical Education and School SportSheffield Hallam University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Education 3-7 years (Lpr)York St John University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Education with QTSUniversity of Sunderland · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Teacher Education (Campus-Based)Global Banking School Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Physical EducationUniversity of Edinburgh · DegreePhysical Education and School SportSheffield Hallam University · DegreePrimary Education 3-7 years (Lpr)York St John University · DegreePrimary Education with QTSUniversity of Sunderland · DegreePrimary Teacher Education (Campus-Based)Global Banking School Limited · DegreeEducationQahe (Lm) Limited · Degree