FAQs

All applications should now be made online via the Appointees system. 

Please note that we no longer provide paper application forms.

If you require assistance with any aspect of the initial application process, please request assistance or ring 02920 265457.

To create a new account, simply click on the 'Apply here’  button on the Appointees system log in page. 

You will need to enter your name and email address, the system will email you a temporary password which you will need to change on your first log in.

Yes. You can track the progress of your application via the 'Subject Area' section of the Appointees application website, under 'approval status'. If your online application status changes at any time, you will receive an email advising you to check the website.

If you have previously worked as an Examiner or Moderator with WJEC, you will not need to re-apply unless you are applying for a Principal Examiner or Moderator role.

From time to time, the subjects and levels on the site will change, according to our requirements. Details of available vacancies will appear on the public website.

Referees do not require log in details to access the reference section of the site. Simply click the link in the email and you will be taken directly to the reference page of the site. (N.B. The reference page is the only portion of the site that referees will be able to view). If you are taken directly to the login page of the site, copy and paste the link into your internet browser.

If the link you were sent has expired, please email application.support@wjec.co.uk or call 029 2026 5457 and you will be provided with an updated link.

Please request a reminder of your username here. You will be prompted to enter your email address, and a reminder of your username will be sent to the email address associated with your account. If you need further support please complete this form. 

Please attempt to log onto the site, on the password screen there will be a link to request a reminder. If you need further support please complete this form.

Please try to copy and paste the links directly into the address bar of your browser.

Please request assistance here, WJEC will review your request, unlock your account if appropriate and confirm completion to the provided email address.

You can update your details as required using the ‘my details’ tile on the Appointees homepage at any time.

From time to time, the subjects and levels on the Appointees site will change, according to specific vacancy requirements. Details of actively required vacancies will appear on the WJEC website  If you need further support please complete this form.

Referees simply click the link in the email which will load the reference fields automatically.

If the link is not working, try copy/pasting into the URL address bar in your browser or attempting in a different browser.

If you need further support please complete this form.

If for any reason you wish to have your details removed from the site, please complete this form.

The progress of your application can be tracked via logging onto the Appointees system and the My Application > Subject Area section. If your status changes, you will receive an automatic email notification advising you to check the site. It can take some months for your application to be assessed, depending on where we are in the assessment cycle. Invites for the summer series tend to start being issued from October onwards.

The appointee system requires two factor authentication to assist with the necessary security compliance, you can either use the Microsoft Authenticator app or a verification code sent by text message/phonecall.

If using the Microsoft Authenticator app, please note that you will need to have two separate devices – a computer/laptop with the Appointees site open in a browser as well as your mobile/tablet containing the app to hand in order to complete the process as you will be unable to generate, scan and then input the QR code all on the same device.

If you need further support please complete this form.

Please refer to the guide on migrating your account. If you need further support please complete this form.

Please check the spam/junk folder for emails from WJEC in case the email has ended up there. If you have not received your email within an hour, please complete this form.

Please read through the attached guide for instructions on how to login.

Your tax declarations and pay slips can be found within the Finance tile.

We typically allocate approximately 350 scripts for GCSE. For GCE, this is approximately 250 scripts.

Marking is typically undertaken over a 3 week period. There are specific deadlines which must be met during the assessment process which you will be notified of.

You are required to attend an Examiner / Moderator training conference which is usually held on a weekend where possible. Should you need time out of school or college, the cost of substitute cover will be covered by WJEC. Marking will need to be undertaken in your time so it is important that you manage your time effectively during the assessment
period.

Yes, you can specify in the supporting statement for your application or via telephone when we contact you if would only like to mark specific units.

All details are available on our Training and Support page.

We ask first-time Examiners / Moderators to assess in the summer period only. The precise period depends on the date of the examination that you will be marking. Further information is available on the Training and Support page.

Positions are offered from Christmas until the training conference takes place in the summer. Please view the Application process page for further details.

Information is included in the contract and during the training conference.  You can see key dates and deadlines on the Appointee Management Portal.

The deadlines are specified in the contract and in the conference. If you feel that you cannot meet the deadlines specified at any time, please do not hesitate to contact our Appointees team who are more than happy to help.

If you have any questions, please email us at application.support@wjec.co.uk or call us on 029 2026 5457. Please note, our office hours are 8.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Alternatively, please contact the Subject Officer for your qualification. Their details are available on the specific qualification page.