If you have previously marked NSW NAPLAN with Pearson, we hope you'll find the answers to your questions here.
Returning markers are required to submit a new application each year. Our recruitment team will notify eligible markers when applications open and provide instructions on how to apply.
Returning markers may choose to undertake live marking from a Marking Centre or from home, depending on the role and operational requirements.
Returning markers and leaders will need to submit a new application for a marking role each year. Our recruitment team will let you know when applications open and invite you to apply.
Find out more about the application and recruitment process.
Click here to apply for NSW NAPLAN Marking. We will be accepting applications until 27 January 2027. After this time, you can Contact Us to apply for the reserve list of markers for 2027, or express interest in marking in 2028.
If you have previously marked with us Pearson, the process will be slightly quicker than the first year that you applied:
Pearson is required to recruit a mixture of returning and new candidates to mark NSW NAPLAN each year, so it isn't guaranteed that you will be recruited again this year even if you have marked for Pearson previously. Returning markers and leaders will still need to submit an application to mark again next year to be considered, and each application will be considered on it's unique merits, and the requirements of the project this year.
Main applications will close on 27 January 2027. Applicants will be notified via email by 28 February 2027 of the outcome of their application.
Yes you are welcome to reapply even if you have applied to mark in the past and been unsuccessful. Each year our requirements may differ and each year we run a fresh recruitment process.
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If you do not have a NESA accreditation number, please enter "N/A" in the NESA accreditation field. This may apply to retired teachers, student teachers and some ACT-based applicants. Current NSW teachers are generally expected to provide a NESA accreditation number.
Please email: naplanmarking@pearson.com with your full name. It would be very helpful for us if you could also include a brief explanation of the reason for your withdrawal.
If you are a previous NAPLAN marker, you will NOT be required to complete the NAPLAN Writing Course. However, you are more than welcome to access the NAPLAN Writing Courses as a refresher to your previous NAPLAN Writing training.
Find out more about marking NAPLAN from our Marking and Training Centre.
Centre-based markers work Monday-Friday every week during live marking, and also work either Saturday or Sunday each week for four to six weeks.
You can choose to work either Mornings or Evenings, and you can choose which weekend shift works best for you as well. We all take a break over the Easter holidays.
The shifts for centre-based markers are:
Weekday Morning Shift:
8AM - 3PM Monday to Friday, plus one nominated weekend shift
Weekday Evening Shift:
4PM - 8:45PM Monday to Friday, plus one nominated weekend shift
Weekend Shift:
8AM - 3PM Saturday or Sunday (in addition to your scheduled weekday shift)
Note: Marking shift dates and times may be subject to change
The Sydney Marking and Training Centre is located at:
Canterbury Park Racecourse
King Street
Canterbury, NSW 2193
Sydney Marking and Training Centre
Yes, parking at the Racecourse is available at no cost. Please do not park at the front of the building as that is reserved parking.
Centre-Based Marking (Sydney)
Morning Shift
30 minute lunch break
15 minute tea break (paid)
Evening Shift
30 minute dinner break
Yes we can usually accommodate changes like this. Please Contact Us to discuss your options: naplanmarking@pearson.com
Find out more about pamarking NSW NAPLAN from home.
No, all marking must be completed within Australia. Our platforms are geolocked and you will not be able to access the live marking if you're outside the country. International travel may make you ineligible to mark NSW NAPLAN: please discuss any travel plans with our team during your phone interview.
Yes, we encourage you to apply for a home-marking role if you live in the ACT. Our recruitment team will work with ACT markers to deliver training remotely.
No, as a returning marker, you will be scheduled to attend the training workshop online from home: if you prefer to attend the training in person, please contact our recruitment team: naplanmarking@pearson.com
No, Pearson will not reimburse charges for internet usage or home office expenses. If you need Pearson to supply a computer and internet connection, we're happy to accommodate you in-person at our Marking and Training Centre.
Yes we're happy to welcome you to our Marking and Training Centre. If you'd like to change from being home-based to work from our Centre, please Contact Us: naplanmarking@pearson.com
Group Leaders play a critical role in supporting markers throughout NSW NAPLAN, acting as the first port of call for markers who need help with anything from how to mark a specific question to managing their shifts. Group Leaders are supported in turn by Professional Leaders, our most experienced returning markers.
All group leaders are required to work 6 days a week during live marking: Monday - Friday (morning or evening shift), AND one weekend shift, either Saturday or Sunday. The shifts for Group Leaders are as follows:
Weekday Morning Shift:
8AM - 3PM Monday to Friday, plus one nominated weekend shift
Weekday Evening Shift:
4PM - 8:45PM Monday to Friday, plus one nominated weekend shift
Weekend Shift:
8AM - 3PM Saturday or Sunday (in addition to your scheduled weekday shift)
Note: Marking shift dates and times may be subject to change
Group leaders can be located in the Marking and Training centre or be home-based. Please apply for the role that works best for you.
Group Leaders and Professional Leaders will also be required to attend role-specific training in the lead up to live marking. Group Leaders are encouraged to attend the training workshop in person at our Marking and Training Centre.
In 2027, NSW NAPLAN marking training consists of three parts:
Please refer to the 2027 Marking Dates section of this website for the detailed training schedule. Your own personalised training schedule will also be shared with you via email.
Training will take the equivalent of up to two days, beginning the week of 8 March 2027.
Yes. Please refer to the 'Pay' section in this FAQ for more details on how training is paid.
Yes, annual training is mandatory for all roles, including for people who have marked NSW NAPLAN previously. Applicants who do not complete training will not be able to begin live marking.
Yes we provide catering for this workshop. If you have dietary requirements please Contact Us to let us know: naplanmarking@pearson.com
Find out more about the pay rates for marking roles, timesheeting and the pay schedule.
The current pay rates for NSW NAPLAN 2027 are detailed below:
Centre-based marker: $57.69 per hour
Home-based marker: $5.70 per script, $1.00 per blank script (live marking); $57.69 per hour (training)
Group Leader: $69.37 per hour
Professional Leader: $82.77 per hour
Yes, you will be paid at the hourly rate that applies to your role.
Centre-based markers will be paid for their morning tea break on the morning shift. Lunch and Dinner breaks are not paid.
Home-based markers are paid per script that is marked, and will not be paid for breaks during live marking.
You will need to keep a timesheet if you are marking from our Sydney Marking Centre. Pearson will provide timesheeting software for you to use to track your hours.
If you are marking from home, you will not need to keep a timesheet. Our marking platform will automatically calculate the scripts you have marked and you will be paid accordingly.
Your login details for our payroll portal, ADP, will be emailed to you once marking begins.
If you need help locating your ADP login details please contact us <link>
Payments are made on a fortnightly basis; the first fortnightly payment will be on 25 March 2027. If you are new to Pearson, then we will need to have received all your completed new hire documents before training to be included in the first fortnightly pay cycle.
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Applications are now open for marking roles in 2027. Both new and returning markers and leaders are encouraged to click here: Apply Now
Calendars of key dates and milestones for all marking roles will be added to this website once the 2027 schedule is finalised. Please check back here once recruitment opens to access these calendars.
New Marker FAQs
Are you new to marking with Pearson? Click here to see our FAQs for Markers New to NSW NAPLAN Marking: https://pearsonra.com.au/newmarkers
Returning Marker FAQs
Have you marked with Pearson before? Click here to see our FAQs for Returning Markers and Leaders: https://pearsonra.com.au/returningmarkers
Click here to access job descriptions, onboarding paperwork, technical specs and other key documents for a NSW NAPLAN marking role: www.pearsonra.com.au/documents
Click here for technical support with all our digital tools and platforms, including eMark: www.pearsonra.com.au/technicalsupport
Click here to contact our team: www.pearsonra.com.au/contactus