Exam Invigilator - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom - Birches Head Academy

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INVIGILATOR
Reporting to

Examinations Officer

Hours of work :
as required during exam periods.

By negotiation and agreement during [insert main exam periods in your centre when external invigilators may be required; it may also be useful to give an outline of AM and PM exam session times in your centre]

The role of the invigilator

To ensure that examinations are conducted according to the regulations to:

  • ensure the security of the examination materials before, during and after the examination
- prevent possible administrative failures

General requirements

  • Experience of invigilation is not required as training in the role and duties of an invigilator will be provided
  • Invigilators are required to:
- declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them
- confirm their availability in advance of main examination periods

  • Invigilators must confirm the confidentiality and security requirements surrounding the invigilation process are known, understood and will be followed at all times
- be reliable, flexible and readily available during main examination periods
- have effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills
- work well as part of a team
- be able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people
- seek to achieve competence in the role and a rigorous understanding of the JCQ regulations

Main duties


To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and [insert centre name] regulations and instructions.

To have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the external examination/assessment process.

Before examinations

  • Report to and be briefed by the exams officer prior to each exam session
  • Keep confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams
  • Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements
  • Give full attention to conducting the examinations properly
  • Start exams
During examinations

  • Keep disruption in examination rooms to a minimum
  • Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
  • Record/report any incidents, disruption or irregularities
  • Complete attendance registers
After examinations

  • Securely return all examination scripts and materials to the exams officer
Other tasks

  • Undertake training, update and review sessions as required
- (prior to invigilating any external examination in a new academic year) Undertake relevant online invigilator training and assessment for that academic year

  • Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the exams officer, for example:
  • other exams-related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper security by supporting the 'second pair of eyes check'
To apply


Job Type:
Zero hours contract


Salary:
£10.79-£10.98 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:


  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday

Education:


  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person
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