Assessment Writer, Computer Science

Cezanne HR; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education consultancy is seeking an Assessment Writer for Computer Science to develop assessments for regulated Level 3 programmes. This remote role involves writing exam papers and coursework briefs aligned with UK standards. Applicants should have a strong understanding of computer science topics and assessment design principles. This role offers flexible freelance work commissioned around the assessment development cycle.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of introductory computer science.
• Ability to write clear examination papers and coursework briefs.
• Understanding of assessment frameworks and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop assessment materials in line with module specifications.
• Ensure that assessments are fair and aligned with UK academic standards.
• Work within established assessment frameworks responding to feedback.

Skills

Strong understanding of assessment design

Knowledge of computer science topics

Ability to produce high quality work to deadlines

Experience with feedback and revisions

Job description

Position: Assessment Writer, Computer Science

Location: Remote

Contract Type: Zero Hours

Pay: A flat fee of £450 is payable per assessment window supported.

We are looking for experienced Assessment Writers to support the development of assessments for INTO Qualifications' regulated Level 3 programmes.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to qualifications that prepare international students for progression to undergraduate study. Working closely with the INTO Qualifications academic and quality team, you will help ensure that assessments are fair, rigorous, and aligned with UK academic standards.

You will be responsible for developing assessment materials in line with approved module specifications and learning outcomes. This includes writing examination papers and coursework briefs, ensuring clarity of language, appropriate level of demand, and effective differentiation across grade boundaries. You will work within established assessment frameworks and quality assurance processes, responding to feedback and revisions where required.

The role requires a strong understanding of assessment design and academic integrity, as well as the ability to produce high quality work to agreed deadlines using structured templates and version controlled documentation. Work is commissioned on a freelance basis and scheduled around the annual assessment development cycle.

Subject knowledge

Applicants should have broad knowledge of introductory computer science, including data representation and number bases, computer architecture and operating systems, computer networks and internet protocols, algorithms and computational thinking, programming in Python or a similar language, software development life cycle concepts, spreadsheets for data analysis and the principles of relational databases. Awareness of legal,ethicaland societal issues in computing and cybersecurity is alsorequired.