NSW NAPLAN Marking Hub

NSW NAPLAN

Pearson is proud to partner with the NSW Education Standards Authority(NESA) to deliver the NSW NAPLAN Writing marking program.​

Whether you're a current teacher, a student teacher, or a retired educator,marking offers a unique opportunity to apply your professional expertise,contribute to education at a state-wide level, and work alongside acommunity of experienced educators.​

The NAPLAN Marking Hub is your central source for application information, key dates, resources, frequently asked questions, and support throughout the recruitment and marking process.​

Applications are not yet open for 2027 marking roles. Click here to register your interest in applying for a marking role in 2027, and our team will email you when applications open:

Why mark with Pearson?

• Use your professional expertise

  • Apply your knowledge of teaching, literacy and assessment to help ensure student responses are assessed accurately and consistently.

• Work alongside fellow educators

  • Join a diverse community of current teachers, beginning teachers and retired educators who share a passion for learning and assessment.

• Flexible opportunities

  • Opportunities are available to complete marking from our Marking and Training Centre in Sydney, as well as from home.

• Make a Meaningful Contribution

  • Your work helps support large-scale educational assessment and contributes to our community's understanding of student achievement across NSW and Australia.

What is the NSW NAPLAN Marking Hub?

The Marking Hub has been designed to support both new and returning markers.
Here you'll find:

• Application information and job opportunities
• Recruitment and training updates
• Important dates and milestones
• Frequently asked questions
• Role descriptions and supporting documents
• Contact information for the Pearson recruitment, payroll and technical support teams

Are you new to marking NSW NAPLAN?

Pearson recruits both new markers and returning markers every year, we'd love to hear from you. We recruit student teachers, current teachers and retired teachers with expertise in English to mark NSW NAPLAN.

Successful applicants receive training and ongoing support to help them understand the marking process, assessment criteria and systems used throughout the marking period.

If you're new to NSW NAPLAN marking, we encourage you to explore our dedicated FAQs for New Markers, as well as the role descriptions to learn more about what's involved, and to apply if you think the role is right for you.