Exam Invigilators - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Hills Road Sixth Form college

Hills Road Sixth Form college
Hills Road Sixth Form college
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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Description
Exam Invigilators/Senior Exam Invigilators Required


Required for:

February and May/June 2024 examination seasons in the first instance


Contract:
Casual zero hours


Actual hours required:


  • A session is either a morning or afternoon, typically from 7:45 to 12:00/12:30 or 12:30 to 16:30/17:00. Applicants must be able to attend the sessions in full.

Salary:


  • Invigilators: £10.46 per hour, plus holiday pay
  • Opportunity to progress to Senior Invigilator paid at £15.02 per hour, plus holiday pay.

Closing
date:
Monday 13th November 2023 at 9:00am


Interviews:
Thursday 23rd November 2023


Information for applicants
The Post

The College is seeking to appoint Invigilators on a casual basis to support the work of the Examinations Team.

This is a casual post.

The majority of the work is available in May and June, with some work in November, February and at other times.

Invigilators are asked to submit available dates within these periods and are then booked for half or full day sessions.

At least one paid training day takes place during each academic year.


Relationships with other posts
The line manager for this post will be the Examinations Officer


The Examinations Team comprises:

The Examinations Officer:

who leads the Examinations Team in the management of all aspects of public examinations, with the principal task being the provision of an accurate and high-quality service responsive to service user needs and consistent with awarding body regulations.


Deputy Examinations Officer:

who supports the Examinations Officer in numerous ways, takes the lead in specific areas and is able to assume leadership of the team in the absence of the Examinations Officer.


Assistant Examinations Officers:

who support the Examinations Officer with the arrangements for examinations, including responding to enquiries and taking the lead in specific areas.


Principal Invigilators:

who coordinate and oversee the arrangements for public and internal examinations in designated venues as a member of the Examinations Team.


Senior Invigilators:

who deputise for the Examinations Team and Principal Invigilators when they are not present in examination venues and assist the Examinations Officer and Principal Invigilators when they are present.


Invigilators:
who invigilate examinations under the direction of the Team and in accordance with the regulations governing examinations.


Accommodation and resources
Examinations take place across the college in venues of varying sizes.


Further Information

Job Purpose:
To ensure the correct conduct of external examinations in accordance with JCQ regulations and procedures issued by the Examinations Officer


Accountability:
Examinations Officer


Key Responsibilities:


  • To work at the direction of the Examinations Officer, Principal or Senior Invigilator.
  • To collect question papers and stationery from Principal Invigilator or Examinations Office
  • To ensure exam room is set out in accordance with Exam Board Regulations
  • To start and finish exams at set time and record any absentees
  • To actively invigilate the examination in accordance with JCQ regulations and College guidelines and to ensure that any cases of malpractice are reported to the Examinations Officer
  • To collect answer and question papers and return to Principal Invigilator or Examinations Office
  • To work flexibly within examination timetable, covering unforeseen circumstances
  • To attend invigilator training events
  • To be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
  • To be responsible for Health and Safety within areas of own responsibility as laid out in the College Health and Safety Policy
  • To promote and comply with equality of opportunity as laid out in the College Equality and Diversity Policy
  • To actively respond to individual student need as required and within the regulations, for example accompanying a student on a supervised rest break


The information given within the Job Description is intended to provide the post holder, and College managers, with an understanding and appreciation of the workload of this particular post and its role within Hills Road Sixth Form College.

The Job Description outlines the main duties and responsibilities under broad headings. It is not intended to specify every job activity or item in detail.


All College employees are expected to work flexibly to ensure that the responsibilities of their post are fulfilled efficiently and effectively according to the needs of the College and its students.


Job Type:
Zero hours contract

Contract length: 1 day


Salary:

£11.72 per hour


Benefits:


  • Gym membership
  • Onsite parking

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 13/11/2023

Expected start date: 31/01/2024
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