We are hiring!

CREC are seeking to appoint a Course External Examiner for the MA Education (Early Years) accredited by Birmingham City University (BCU). We are looking for someone with proficiency in teaching and assessing early years education and research.

The position commences on 1st September 2025, and has a committed four years allocation.

BCU standard fees for External Examiners start at £500 per academic year, rising to £700 for larger courses with multiple occurrences, or overseas provision for example.

Role Requirements

• Comment on the content of the subject area particularly with regard to subject benchmarks;

• Review assessment briefs, exam papers and student work to ensure that academic standards are being upheld and are comparable to other UK higher education establishments of which the external examiner has experience;

• Offer informative commentary on whether the assessment process measures student achievement in a rigorous and fair manner against the intended outcomes of the course, in alignment to the relevant policies and regulations;

• Participate in Progression and Award Boards (PABs) and Module Assessment Boards (MABs) and submit an annual report;

• Engage in communication with the course team;

Please note that external examiners are required to engage with assessment of both theory and practice elements of the course where relevant. The University is able to provide mentorship for successful applicants who may lack previous experience.

How to apply and conditions

Register your interest with Helen Lyndon by Sunday, 30th April 2025.

We are unable to accept applicants on the following conditions:

• Applicants who have already been an examiner for CREC or BCU in the last 5 years.

• If one of our staff is already an Examiner within your home institution.