Exam Invigilator - South Heath, United Kingdom - Buckinghamshire Council

Description

Location: South Heath

Overview

We are seeking to recruit individuals who relate well to young people and adults to work as exam invigilators on a casual basis primarily during November/December and May/June for external exams but also throughout the academic year for internal exams. If you enjoy working with young people, are flexible and can fit easily into a team then this would be an ideal opportunity for you. This role may suit someone who is already working part time and looking for something extra during the school day or equally someone who is at home and thinking about working on a part time casual basis.

The actual day and times may vary throughout the season dependent upon the examination timetable and specific student needs, but would be unlikely to go beyond the school day.

Term time only

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: Bucks Pay Range 2, Point 11-15

Contract type: Casual

Hours: Flexible Hours

Closing date: 22/04/2024 09:00

Interviews to be held:: ASAP

About us

We believe that through clarity of vision, collaboration and dedication, we can achieve great things for our young people and for the staff who join us on our journey.
Our vision is simple, yet unashamedly ambitious:
'To develop world-class students who have the belief in themselves that anything is possible and lead happy and successful lives.'
A key part of our plan for education is to ensure children become valuable and fully-rounded members of society who treat others with respect and tolerance, regardless of background.

About the role

Responsibilities:

• To check the exam venue arrangements are a suitable environment for the conduct of examinations as laid out in the examinations guidelines.

• To ensure the candidates obey the regulations of an examination room and no inappropriate items are brought in such as revision notes or other paperwork unless told otherwise.

• To ensure you have all necessary items prior to the start of the examination.

• To ensure that all candidates receive the appropriate examination question paper and answer paper.

• To check the attendance register and seating plan have been completed and to record the presence of all persons who enter the

• examination room.

• To report absentees to the Attendance and Punctuality Officer and the

• Examinations Officer for action.

• To ensure that all candidates are aware of the pre-examination start

• information and of any erratum notice that may affect them.

• To be aware of any needs that candidates may have during an examination and ensure there is no disruption for them once an examination has begun.

• To ensure all scripts and loose sheets are fastened before the scripts are collected in register order and then taken immediately to the Examinations Office.

• To attend the annual Examination Invigilator update training course and any other appropriate course as necessary.

• To provide comfort and support to students during periods of contact and to help promote a general feeling of well-being within the school.

Accountabilities:

• To undertake all invigilation tasks for the smooth running of external and internal examinations, liaising with the Examinations Officer as required.

• To ensure that all examinations are invigilated in accordance with the JCQ 'Invigilation and Conduct of Examinations' booklet.

JDPS No: Exam Invigilator - JDPS - S-EI-0001

• To maintain security and confidentiality of all examination materials, including question papers, in accordance with the regulations.

• To report immediately to the Examinations Officer any infringement of the regulations that might occur before, during or after an examination or any irregularity suspected.

• To demonstrate the capacity to investigate, solve problems and seek advice from the Examinations Officer where necessary.

• To demonstrate the capacity to make points clearly and to understand the views of others

About you

Personal and Professional Standards

• To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

• To support the clearly defined visions and values of the school

• To set a good example in terms of professional dress and appearance, punctuality and attendance

• As a consequence of the performance development review (PDR) cycle for support staff, to take responsibility for personal continued professional development, making full use of the school's CPD opportunities and training

• To attend team and staff meetings as appropriate, contributing actively whenever possible

• To provide courteous, prompt and polite service to all members of the school's community including families, students, all staff and visitors

• To contribute actively to the Academy's mission statement by forming positive relationships within the school community and working collaboratively and in good humour with other colleagues as appropriate or when directed

• To be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within the Academy, particularly those relating to child protection, equality, health and safety, bullying, behaviour and confidentiality. It is the duty of all colleagues to report breaches of Academy policies or procedures to the Headteacher