Exam Proctor

The International School of Choueifat - Cairo; Amwaj Islands; On-site; BHD 6,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school located in Bahrain is seeking a dedicated professional for a non-teaching role focused on exam oversight. The candidate will manage all aspects of exam arrangements, ensuring adherence to guidelines and maintaining a conducive environment during exams. A Bachelor's degree and strong organizational skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Strong belief in confidentiality.
• Ability to focus on the mission and implement a team approach.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee arrangements for exams execution as per guidelines.
• Run all AMS/HE exams accurately.
• Conduct external exams including SAT and GCE.
• Prepare seating plans and check exam hall capacity.
• Maintain a quiet atmosphere during examinations.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Management skills

Knowledge of MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Number: EGYPT00282
Job Type: Non-Teaching
School / Entity Name: The International School of Choueifat, Cairo
Department: Administration

About SABIS®

SABIS® is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS® schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS® Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 135 years. All students in the SABIS® Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world.

Job Purpose

Overseeing all arrangements for a smooth execution of exams as per SABIS® guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Running all AMS/HE exams, periodic, and final exams accurately.
• Conducting external exams (SAT, GCE, IGCSE, and AP according to the board regulations and guidelines).
• Checking the capacity of the exam hall with the class lists and exam timetable.
• Preparing seating plans, label and color‑code all the desks (student’s name, computer no., class and section).
• Displaying notes, rules, and instructions inside and outside the exam hall.
• Informing students and supervisors of the rules and regulations of the exam hall.
• Helping and monitoring students to make sure that they are logged into the SSMS and have the right exams.
• Maintaining a quiet and silent atmosphere during examinations.
• Following exam schedules accurately and checking daily with the IT assistant if the required exams are uploaded according to the weekly chart.
• Preparing the exams in advance whether written papers, on the system, or both before students' arrival.
• Storing printed exams in a safe locked place.
• Knowing the number of copies required for each class and subject.
• Checking for any complications with layout, formatting, pagination, sections, different versions, exam number, misprinting, diagrams, etc. in the original copies before handing them over to the photocopying team.
• Recording absence students for each session and sending a report to the head supervisor.
• Announcing the exam duration and structure at the beginning of each session.
• Informing the head supervisor or Director of any offense (skipping exams, absconding, arguing, cheating, lateness, and refusal).
• Recording the time when the first student finishes, the time when about half the students finish, and the time when the majority finish for each exam held in the exam hall and informing the School Director immediately if the exam is too long or too short and if the students need more time to complete the exam.
• Dealing wisely with any problem that occurs during the course of the examination.
• Collecting the written papers from students at the end of the exam, counting the papers accurately to ensure it matches the number of present students, and then handing them over to the head of department.
• Printing the list of students to retake the exam according to the makeup schedule.
• Performing such other related tasks as needed and requested by SABIS® and/or School Director respectively.

Ideal Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• English proficiency and communication skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Strong disciplinary, supervision and management skills
• Strong belief in confidentiality
• Ability to focus on the mission and to implement a team approach
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications
• Ability to meet deadlines

Employment Requirements

Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SABIS® is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.