PIRLS 2026 - Test Administrator (Field Trial) Job Description

Background

The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, known as “PIRLS”, provides internationally comparative data on how well children read and offers policy-relevant information for improving learning and teaching. It assesses the reading achievement of pupils at about age 10, or P6 in Scotland, every five years across about 60 countries. This is the first time Scotland have taken part in PIRLS since 2006. In addition to reading achievement, PIRLS gathers information on how pupils’ performance is related to their attitudes, gender and background. PIRLS also includes questionnaires for teachers, headteachers and parents/guardians on the school and home environment, which provides rich contextual data for the interpretation of the assessment.

Pearson is responsible for the delivery of PIRLS 2026 in schools in Scotland. The Field Trial will take place in March to April...