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In 2008, CIE celebrates the 150th anniversary of our parent organisation, Cambridge Assessment

Overview

This section aims to provide detailed relevant information about the various examining roles. It should be noted that individual roles and responsibilities may vary according to the requirements of the specific qualification, and that the Product Manager responsible for a particular syllabus may revise the specifications accordingly.

CIE welcomes applications from suitably qualified teachers. It should be noted however that CIE does not currently accept applications from those resident outside the UK, due to compulsory attendance at meetings, usually held in Cambridge or London unless directly stated in a specific advertisement.

Examiner RolesSummary
Assistant Examiner The role of the Assistant Examiner is to mark candidates’ scripts in a team led by a senior Examiner. more...
Team Leader The role of the Team Leader is to mark candidates’ scripts and to guide and co–ordinate a team of Assistant Examiners to ensure that they are marking to the same standard. more...
Setter/Principal Examiner The role of the Setter is to write the assessment material (usually comprising a question paper and mark scheme). The role of the Principal Examiner is to mark candidates’ scripts, and where there is a team of examiners, to be responsible for co–ordinating the marking of the Assistant Examiners or Team leaders. more...
Reviser The role of the Reviser is to check the assessment material at various stages to ensure it is appropriate and accurate. more...
Vetter The role of the Vetter is to provide a fresh pair of eyes to check the assessment material before it is printed. more...
Assistant Moderator The role of the Assistant Moderator is to work in a team led by a senior Moderator to re–assess coursework/assignments already marked by teachers, to check that the marking is consistent within a Centre and across Centres. more...