KS1 Moderators required
We are seeking expressions of interest from teachers with recent experience of working within year 2 to join a successful, committed and highly respected KS1 moderation team for the academic year 2016/17. This is an excellent CPD opportunity which will benefit both the teacher and other staff within the school. As a moderator you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively as part of a team across the Wakefield district supporting teachers and ensuring accurate outcomes for pupils.
The Role of the Moderator is to:
- Lead professional dialogue with practitioners to ensure the accuracy and consistency of teacher assessment and moderation for year 2.
- Scrutinise and interpret evidence against national exemplification.
- Complete professional documentation to evidence the outcomes of moderation meetings and visits.
- Represent the Local Authority (LA) and disseminate best practice and national key messages as outlined by the Standards and Testing Agency (STA).
- Engage in quality assurance and peer moderation procedures and practices as required by the LA to ensure outstanding KS1 moderation and assessment across the district.
To enable you to fulfil these duties full training is provided. New moderators will also be provided with a mentor to support them in the role.
Applicants for KS1 moderators will need to demonstrate:
- A thorough knowledge of standards for end of KS1 statutory assessments.
- An in depth knowledge of assessment at the end of KS1.
- Recent experience of working in year 2.
- Rigorous and robustinternal assessment and moderation practice within their own school context.
- Robust external moderation practice through collaboration with other schools in the Wakefield district and/or other local authorities.
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to listen and work sensitively with peers and colleagues whilst providing challenge and support.
This role will involve up to 10 days release from school to undertake training, school visits, attendance at LA moderation meetings and administrative work. Cover payments will be paid directly to school. The role must be undertaken with full agreement and authorisation from the head teacher.
Applications from both experienced moderators and those new to the role will be welcomed.
Please note previous moderators are not automatically recruited - they will need to re-apply.
Please contact Jaqui Spedding (Assessment & Moderation Co-ordinator) on 01977 727078 or email for further information.
Please forward your expression of interest by completing the attached KS1 application form and returning by email to by Friday 7th October 2016.
Wakefield KS1 Moderator Pool 2016 / 2017
Expression of Interest Form.
Name :
School :
Current Role:
School Contact Number:School Email Address:
Recent and relevant experience of assessment and moderation at KS1
Headteacher Endorsement:
Headteacher’s Name:
Please return this form electronically to Jaqui Spedding, email address: by Friday7th October 2016.