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Due to the nature of exams and the fact they only take place during certain times of the year, being a freelance exam marker is not usually considered a main source of income, but one to supplement other work, such as teaching. Here we take a look at what you need to know about becoming a freelance exam marker.

What qualifications and skills do I need to become a freelance exam marker?

As you can imagine, you will need to have certain qualifications and experience to be eligible to become an exam marker.

For example, you’ll need to:

  • Have a teaching qualification, be educated at a first-degree level or the equivalent qualification in a related subject
  • Have at least 2-3 years of relevant teaching or marking experience
  • Usually have a senior professional referee who is able to confirm your experience

The type of skills you’ll need to have include:

  • Being organised and having good time management – as you’ll only have a certain amount of time to complete papers
  • Accuracy – while you will need to work through exam papers relatively quickly, you’ll also need to ensure that you are as accurate as possible, especially considering the fact that these exams could impact a student’s future.
  • Being computer literate

As mentioned previously, this is the type of role usually taken on as a way of earning additional money, as opposed to being a full-time occupation.

It’s typically chosen by teachers who are looking to not only supplement their income, but to enhance their personal development or to even gain a greater understanding of the exams their students take in order to help them further.

It’s a role often taken on by retired teachers too.

Benefits of being a freelance exam marker

For many people, the financial benefits are top of their list when it comes to joining the self-employed sector.

For example, often a freelancer is able to charge more than their permanent counterparts, plus there’s the fact that you’ll be able to claim back on expenses, so costs such as office supplies, travel, computer software – anything needed for you to complete your work – can all be claimed back and used to reduce your tax bill.

For more information on expenses, read our Sole Trader Expenses page.

Other benefits of freelancing include being able to enhance and develop your skills and experience, as well as having increased freedom and flexibility to make that work/life balance even better.

Our Benefits of Contracting page will give you more information on why so many people choose to become self-employed.

Our team of experts are available to answer any queries you may have, so drop us a line on 01442 795 100, email sophie.lewis@dolanaccountancy.com, or contact us via live chat.

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With over 25 years experience in contractor accountancy helping thousands of contractors, freelancers and the self employed, Dolan Accountancy has the specialist skills, reputation and credibility you can trust.

Working closely with our sister company, Contractor Umbrella, it means we can offer one low cost, fixed fee package at £125 + VAT. This gives you the flexibility of using both our Limited Company Accountancy Services and our award winning Umbrella Service, for one inclusive cost.

If you’d like to find out more about how Dolan Accountancy can help you and your business, please give us a call on 01442 795 100 or email sophie.lewis@dolanaccountancy.com or jaime.thorpe@dolanaccountancy.com.

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