Coder recruitment information

1 1 Public Coder recruitment i nformation 2022 key stage 1 technical pre-test and key stage 2 technical pre-test national Foundation for Education Research (NFER) 14 December 2021 2 Public 1 Introduction In 2022, NFER will be coordinating the delivery of three separate coding exercises on behalf of the Standards and Testing Agency (STA): Key Stage 1 technical pre-test (KS1 TPT) in English reading, English grammar, punctuation and spelling (GPS) and mathematics Key Stage 2 technical pre-test (KS2 TPT) anchor in English reading, GPS and mathematics Key Stage 2 technical pre-test (KS2 TPT) main in English reading and GPS The KS1 TPT coding will be a residential paper-based coding exercise.

2 The KS2 TPT coding exercises will be onscreen and home-based, following a day of residential training. All pre-coding for both KS1 TPT and KS2 TPT will be on-screen. This document outlines: team structures for 2022 trials coding models roles and responsibilities Coder selection criteria coding activity dates payment rates 2 Team structures for 2022 trials For each coding exercise, the following coders will be recruited: Trial Subject Supervisory coders Coders KS1 TPT English reading 10 81 KS1 TPT GPS 20 70 KS1 TPT Mathematics 10 39 Trial Subject Supervisory coders Coders KS2 TPT anchor English reading 3 26 KS2 TPT main English reading 9 39 KS2 TPT anchor GPS* 3 26 KS2 TPT main GPS 10 40 KS2 TPT anchor Mathematics 8 50 *If you apply for KS2 TPT GPS anchor, you must also be available during the main coding period and will be contracted on the basis that you can participate in both coding exercises.

3 3 Public 3 Coding models The coding models for each trial are shown in the diagrams below. Coding hierarchy for the KS1 TPT KS1 TPT ReadingLC and DLCRABE01 -03 Team of 17 codersLC and DLCRABF01 -03 Team of 17 codersLC and DLCRPA31a - cTeam of 17 codersLC and DLCRPA32a - cTeam of 17 codersLC and DLCRPA1AT + RAB1 ATTeam of 13 codersKS1 TPT GPSLC and DLC2 bookletsTeam of 7 codersLC and DLC2 bookletsTeam of 7 codersLC and DLC2 bookletsTeam of 7 codersLC and DLC2 bookletsTeam of 7 codersLC and DLC2 bookletsTeam of 7 codersLC and DLC2 bookletsTeam of 7 codersLC and DLC2 bookletsTeam of 7 codersLC and DLC2 bookletsTeam of 7 codersLC and DLC2 bookletsTeam of 7 codersLC and DLC2 bookletsTeam of 7 codersKS1 TPT MathematicsLC and DLC2 reasoning bookletsTeam of 7

4 CodersLC and DLC2 reasoning bookletsTeam of 7 codersLC and DLC2 reasoning bookletsTeam of 7 codersLC and DLC3 arithmetic bookletsTeam of 9 codersLC and DLC3 arithmetic bookletsTeam of 9 coders4 Public Coding hierarchy for the KS2 TPT (including anchor) KS2 TPT ReadingLC and 2 DLCsText 1 and 2 Team of 13 codersLC and 2 DLCsText 3 and 4 Team of 13 codersLC and 2 DLCsText 5 and 6 Team of 13 codersAnchor -KS2 TPT ReadingLC and 2 DLCsRABXATTeam of 26 codersKS2 TPT GPSLC and DLC12 item groupsTeam of 8codersLC and DLC12 item groupsTeam of 8codersLC and DLC12 item groupsTeam of 8codersLC and DLC12 item groupsTeam of 8codersLC and DLC12 item groupsTeam of 8codersAnchor - KS2 TPT GPSLC and 2 DLCsG2 VXATTeam of 26 codersAnchor - KS2 TPT MathematicsLC and 2 DLCs2 reasoning item groupsTeam of 19 codersLC and 2 DLCs2 reasoning item groupsTeam of 19 codersLC and DLC4 arithmetic item groupsTeam of 12 codersRestricted 5 4 Roles and

5 Responsibilities The key roles and responsibilities can be found below. A more detailed job specification will be provided when contracted. Coder roles and responsibilities Be available for all required dates specified Adhere to security requirements Conduct oneself in a professional manner suitable to represent STA, DfE and NFER Adhere to the NFER Code of Conduct Ensure clear and consistent verbal and written communication with NFER andsupervisory Coder prior to and throughout the coding period Maintain regular contact with supervisory Coder during coding period Adhere to deadlines set by NFER Accurately apply coding frames to test question responses Actively engage in discussions with team members, team leaders.

6 NFER and STA Undertake training and clarify any areas of uncertainty Complete a standardisation exercise prior to starting coding and seeding/benchmarkingthroughout coding Seek and implement feedback on coding performance ensuring quality is maintained Engage in verbal evaluations of test question and coding frame performance with teamleaders and STA Raise appropriate exemplars On completion of coding, provide feedback on the coding exerciseSupervisory Coder roles and responsibilities Be available for all required dates specified Adhere to security requirements Conduct oneself in a professional manner suitable to represent STA, DfE and NFER Adhere to the NFER Code of Conduct Ensure clear and consistent communication with STA and NFER throughout the codingperiod Maintain regular contact with team of coders during coding period Critically assess coding frames and test questions Construct training and quality assurance materials as required Lead a coding team and provide high quality training Implement quality assurance processes Support coding team and resolve queries, escalating where appropriate.

7 Including anyclarification of coding points Take responsibility for driving progress and ensuring deadlines are met Provide regular verbal and written reports on the performance of the coding teamthroughout the coding period, and immediately report concerns around under-performance Ensure completion of quality assurance documentation as required Evaluate the performance of test questions and coding frames in written reports Assist STA Test Development Researchers (TDRs) in the continuing development ofcoding frames Agree with TDRs type of exemplars to be raised Work with other supervisory coders to ensure consistency of training for the same/similaritem types Complete item level feedback report Provide feedback on the performance of the coding teamRestricted 6 5 Coder selection criteria Please find below details of the criteria against which coders and supervisory coders will be selected.

8 We recommend that you review these criteria carefully before applying. We will not be able to offer positions to applicants who do not meet the required criteria. Any applicants who have not coded or marked for NFER or STA within the last three years will be required to provide two satisfactory references (essential) from senior colleagues in coding, marking or teaching. Any coders who have not previously held a supervisory Coder position and are being considered for a deputy lead Coder role (or reserve) will also be required to provide two references, from senior colleagues in coding, marking or teaching. At least one reference must be from a supervisory Coder . Selection criteria for the KS1 TPT Coder criteria Criteria Essential Desirable Availability for the full coding event Qualified Teacher Status Experience of teaching/delivering the KS1 2014 national curriculum in the relevant subject Current or recent ( 2017 2021) experience of teaching the relevant subject at KS1 at least one year more than one year Relevant previously held curriculum co-ordinator role ( literacy co-ordinator)

9 At least one year Previous experience of coding trialling papers at KS1 in the relevant subject from 2017 - 2019 Previous experience of marking Year 2 national curriculum assessments in school in the relevant subject since 2017 Previous experience of live marking for KS2 national curriculum tests in the relevant subject since 2017 Ability to accurately apply a coding frame to a set of subject-specific test questions Achieve min. 70% pass rate in coding exercise within application form Achieve min. 80% pass rate in coding exercise within application form Supervisory Coder criteria (in addition to the Coder criteria above) Criteria Essential Desirable Availability for the pre-coding dates Previous experience of live marking for national curriculum tests since 2017 Restricted 7 Experience of coding in the relevant KS1 subject at least 3 years including 2018 and/or 2019 Ability to demonstrate key skills and aptitude to undertake supervisory role Lead coders only - Previous experience in lead or deputy lead marker/ Coder role in the relevant KS1 subject Deputy lead coders only - Previous experience in lead or deputy lead marker/ Coder role in the relevant KS1 subject Selection criteria for the KS2 TPT (including anchor)

10 Coder criteria Criteria Essential Desirable Availability for the training event and coding period and access to a secure and reliable broadband internet connection Qualified Teacher Status Experience of teaching/delivering the KS2 2014 national curriculum in the relevant subject at least one year more than one year Relevant previously held curriculum co-ordinator role ( literacy co-ordinator) at least one year Previous experience of coding trialling papers at either KS1 or KS2 in the relevant subject during 2018 and/or 2019 (anchor coding experience is desirable for anchor teams) Previous experience of live marking for KS2 national curriculum tests in the relevant subject Ability to accurately apply a coding frame to a set of subject-specific test questions achieve min.