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About the role
Looking to develop professionally, connect with a community of subject experts and further inspire your teaching? AQA is recruiting A-level Economics examiners for summer 2026.
You will receive full training from our expert team and take part in online standardisation, which opens for a two-day window so you can complete it at a time that suits you. The activity typically takes a few hours to complete and fits comfortably around existing commitments.
As a new examiner, you will mark a reduced quota of 90 to 110 scripts depending on your paper, with around a month to complete the work. Full details of your quota and earnings will be confirmed when you receive your contract.
Why become an A-level Economics Examiner?
•Expert training and support - We will equip you with everything you need to feel confident and succeed.
•Enhance your teaching - Gain insight into how students respond to exam questions, sharpen your marking skills and bring valuable knowledge back into your classroom.
•Join a community of specialists – Share best practice and work alongside other Economics teachers and examiners, supported by an experienced team leader.
•Flexible working - Mark from home or school at times that suit you, with clear deadlines and ongoing support.
•Earn additional income - Typical earnings range from £720 to £870 depending on the paper.
What you need
•At least three full terms teaching your chosen subject and level within the last five years. We welcome applications from trainee teachers and ECTs for Economics, subject to requirements.
•A senior referee who can verify your relevant experience.
•Preferably a degree, teaching qualification or equivalent in Economics.
•Availability during the marking and standardisation period. Please note key dates for 2026:
Paper 1: Markets and Market Failure
Standardisation open: 22 and 23 May
Marking period: 24 May to 25 June
Paper 2: National and International Economy
Standardisation open: 30 and 31 May
Marking period: 1 June to 3 July
Paper 3: Economic Principles and Issues
Standardisation open: 14 and 15 June
Marking period: 16 June to 10 July
Safeguarding Statement
AQA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.