2027 NAPLAN Writing – marker applications

The School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) is seeking applications from qualified people who wish to be considered for appointment as markers for the 2027 National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) - Writing component.

Applicants must have a sound knowledge of literacy and English grammar. Experience in teaching literacy is highly desirable.

Writing is assessed using an analytic criterion-referenced marking guide. Training can be accrued as professional development hours.

Marking will commence on Tuesday, 16 March and will run for four and a half weeks, with an expected finish date of Saturday, 17 April.

New metropolitan based markers are expected to work at the marking centre at Belmont Racecourse and attend all sessions, Monday to Saturday inclusive.

Country teachers may mark at home but are required to attend in-person training in Perth.

Returning markers are encouraged to apply for home marking.

Prior to completing the online application form, it is important that the following document is read and understood.

MARKER APPLICATIONS will close Friday, 11 December 2026

Only online applications will be accepted.

Markers will be notified about appointments by Friday, 22 January 2027

Apply Online

For further general information regarding marking, contact:
NAPLAN writing marking
9442 9412
K10_writing@scsa.wa.edu.au

The School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) is collecting personal information on the Authority’s online application system for the purpose of:

  • identifying individuals as a new or existing applicant in the Authority’s Student Information Records System (SIRS) and crosschecking to ensure that an individual only has one profile in SIRS
  • checking that existing personal information is accurate including eligibility to work in Western Australia and the status of the applicant’s National Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and Working with Children (WWC) Check
  • selecting prospective employees based upon qualifications and/or experience, preparing contracts to offer employment as a seasonal casual and creating or updating an employee profile on the Department of Education (the Department) Human Resources Management Information System (HRMIS).

This personal information will only be disclosed to authorised personnel at the Authority and the Department. If the Authority wishes to disclose the collected personal information for purposes other than those stated, your consent will be requested unless the disclosure is permitted under or by law.

If you choose not to provide your personal information, the Authority will not be able to process your casual appointment application.

The collection of this personal information is authorised under the provisions of the:

If you choose not to provide your personal information, the Authority will not be able to process your casual appointment application. Further information regarding this collection can be obtained from the NAPLAN Marking Team at (08) 9442 9412 or K10_writing@scsa.wa.edu.au.

Should you wish to request access to or correct your personal information, please contact the Authority’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer at FOI@scsa.wa.edu.au, or refer to the Authority’s Information Statement available on our website at scsa.wa.edu.au.. Additionally, the Authority’s Privacy Policy and Privacy Policy Principles, which are also available on our website, offer more details on how it collects, manages, and uses your personal information.