PIRLS 2026 - Test Administrator (Field Trial) Scotland

Opportunity to apply for the role of Test Administrator for the PIRLS 2026 Field Trial for schools in Scotland. Become a Test Administrator for the PIRLS study in Scotland! As a Test Administrator you will play a valuable role in successfully delivering PIRLS in schools in Scotland. PIRLS is an international study focusing on reading achievement with 10-year-old pupils (P5). Over 60 countries participate in PIRLS with Scotland taking part in this cycle. You will have the opportunity to network with schools in your home region, and further afield, and gain first-hand experience with onscreen assessments in literacy in primary schools. There is a generous daily fee with all your expenses (including travel and accommodation where needed) covered. This role typically suits education professionals with classroom experience at different phases of their careers. The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, known as “PIRLS”, provides internationally comparative data on how well children read and offers policy- relevant information for improving learning and teaching. It assesses the reading achievement of pupils at about age 10, or P5 in Scotland, every five years across about 60 countries. It provides information on how pupils’ achievement in reading is related to their attitudes, gender and background. In addition, PIRLS includes questionnaires for teachers, headteachers and parents/guardians, which provide valuable insights on teaching reading, and the school and home environment. This is the first time Scotland have taken part in PIRLS since 2006. Pearson is responsible for the delivery of PIRLS 2026 in schools in Scotland. The Field Trial will take place in March to April 2025. Pearson is recruiting external Test Administrators to administer the Field Trial in schools. Individuals who successfully complete the role for the Field Trial will also be invited to participate as a Test Administrator in the Main Study in April to May 2026 (exact dates TBC). The assessment is delivered online and is split into two sessions which take around 1.5 hours in total. Pupils will also be asked to complete an online questionnaire, which will take around 30 minutes. In addition, as a Test Administrator (TA) you will need to consider travel time, setting up before and finishing off time after the pupils are complete. TAs will need to be confident using technology. However, training will be given on accessing and using the online platform and schools are asked to have an IT technician available on the day. All administrative aspects of the role are covered in the training, plus dedicated TA phone and email support is available before and during test days. Time Commitment * Pre-training reading and quizzes, at a time that suits you (2-3 hours) * A live online training session (c.2.5 hours) in February 2025 (date / time / exact duration TBC) * You are available for up to three days per week to visit schools during the entire month of March, and early April 2025. (The schools you are allocated to visit will be based on your indicated availability, which we will collect prior to the test window). Job Description and FAQs Read the full Job Description and FAQs on the Pearson jobs portal More information * FAQs are available with the job application on the Pearson recruitment portal * Apply directly with Pearson using our jobs portal