Do you work with pupils in Year 6? Do you play a key role in KS2 statutory assessment? Would you like to become more confident in your assessment of pupils’ writing? Would you like to support others in reaching accurate judgements in their assessments?

Derby City LA is currently recruiting for KS2 moderators for the summer term 2025. Moderators are a professional team with up-to-date knowledge of statutory assessment for KS2.

Becoming a moderator allows teachers to play a significant role in supporting colleagues across the city with end of Key Stage 2 teacher assessment of Writing. It also provides valuable professional development which supports their own classroom practice.

If you or a member of your team are interested in this role and meet the criteria, we would be pleased to receive an application.

Each person wishing to become a moderator should request the application form by emailing vincent.hampton@derby.gov.uk. It will need to be completed and returned by Thursday 7th November 2024.

Applicants should be available for the following:

  • New Moderator Training on Thursday 28th November (am)
  • KS2 Moderator Training on Thursday 9th January (am)
  • KS2 Moderation Standardisation Exercise on Thursday 16th January (pm)
  • KS2 Moderators’ Update on Monday 24th March (pm)

Colleagues who have moderated in Derby in the last three years do not need to complete this application form. You will have already received emails to confirm next steps.

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