Assessment Specialist

Assessor

About the role : Job Type : Full-time

Experience Required : 2 Years+ Occupational experience in education and assessment

Hiring Timeline : Immediate

Job Overview :

We are seeking passionate and detail-oriented Assessors to assess and mark assignments for a UK Level 6 teaching qualification. This role is essential in ensuring the quality and consistency of the assessment process for in-service and aspiring teachers. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in educational assessment, enjoy reading, and have the ability to provide constructive feedback to learners.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assess and mark assignments in line with the UK Level 6 teaching qualification standards.
• Provide detailed, constructive feedback to learners, ensuring clarity and alignment with assessment criteria.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and fairness in the assessment process.
• Collaborate with a team of assessors and the academic team to ensure high standards of assessment and learner support.
• Review and update assessment practices regularly to maintain quality assurance.
• Participate in standardization meetings and training sessions to ensure continuous professional development.

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About us

Suraasa is a teacher mobility and upskilling platform empowering educators to meet the demands of modern classrooms while creating global career opportunities.

What problem are we solving?

The global education system is at a crossroads : a severe shortage of qualified teachers threatens the future of millions of students. Developed nations like the U.S. and the U.K. face thousands of unfilled teaching positions, while many classrooms globally lack access to skilled educators. This pressing challenge calls for innovative solutions, and Suraasa is at the forefront of the change.

How are we solving it?

With over half a million educators on its platform, Suraasa offers globally recognized courses accredited by renowned institutions and awarding bodies. These programs focus on core teaching competencies, including pedagogy, classroom management, and the use of digital tools. They also equip educators to teach inclusively and to adapt to diverse cultural contexts. This holistic preparation ensures teachers can excel in any educational setting.

Suraasa partners with top schools globally to help them hire ready and qualified teachers from talent-rich regions like India, South Africa, and the Philippines. This approach bridges the gap between teacher supply and demand while enabling teachers to build thriving international careers.

What makes Suraasa a great place to work?

A vision that feels personal

Suraasaʼs mission goes beyond placements—it seeks to elevate teaching into a respected and aspirational profession. By providing educators with tools to succeed and opportunities to grow, Suraasa is not just addressing a crisis but shaping the future of education. Every connection made, every skill taught, and every career advanced brings us closer to a world where every child has access to a qualified teacher.

A financially secure startup with a great runway

We recently raised $6M in funding from the worldʼs top education investors. We donʼt believe in unnecessary cash burn. We focus a lot on maintaining operational profitability and net positive cash flows. We want to build a sustainable, highly scalable business.

Lots and lots of professional growth

Every team memberʼs growth and development is kept at the forefront. We have a young and highly motivated team that has the liberty to execute their ideas, learn new things, and grow in every way.