Casual Invigilator

Bury College; Bury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational sick pay

Teachers or Local Authority Pension

Flexible working

Family Friendly Policy

Paid leave for religious festivals

Comprehensive induction and ongoing培训

Job summary

Bury College is seeking reliable Casual Examination Invigilators to join our Exams Team to support the delivery of internal and external exams across college centres.

As an Examiner Invigilator you will ensure exams are conducted fairly and securely in line with JCQ regulations and college procedures. Full training is provided, and prior invigilation experience is welcome but not essential.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Calm, confident and professional in dealing with students.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and examination procedures accurately.
• Observant and able to maintain concentration for extended periods.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to changing requirements.
• Committed to equality, safeguarding and the wellbeing of students.

Responsibilities

• Setting up examination rooms and ensuring they meet the required standards before each examination.
• Arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time and remaining until the examination has concluded and all required procedures have been completed.
• Admitting students to examination rooms in a controlled and professional manner and ensuring they are seated correctly.
• Checking candidate identification, attendance registers and seating plans.
• Ensuring candidates understand and comply with examination regulations.
• Clearly announcing the start and finish of examinations.
• Actively invigilating examinations throughout, identifying and reporting any suspected malpractice or irregularities.
• Supporting candidates with approved access arrangements, such as extra time and supervised rest breaks.
• Supervising readers and scribes where required.
• Providing appropriate assistance to candidates within examination regulations.
• Reporting any discrepancies, concerns or issues to the Senior Invigilator or Exams Officer.
• Supporting the delivery of online examinations and keeping up to date with relevant software and procedural changes.
• Providing administrative support to the Exams Team when required.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality in all matters relating to examinations.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Organised

Calm under pressure

Team player

Attention to detail

IT skills

Willing to learn online exam systems

Job description

Job Introduction

About the role

Bury College is looking to appoint reliable and responsible Casual Examination Invigilators to join our Exams Team and support the smooth and secure delivery of internal and external examinations across our college centres.

As an Examination Invigilator, you will play an important role in ensuring examinations are conducted fairly, consistently and in accordance with JCQ regulations and College procedures. You will help create a calm and supportive environment for students while maintaining the integrity and security of the examination process.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is organised, attentive and able to remain calm and professional in a busy environment. Previous experience of invigilation is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Key responsibilities

• Setting up examination rooms and ensuring they meet the required standards before each examination.
• Arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time and remaining until the examination has concluded and all required procedures have been completed.
• Admitting students to examination rooms in a controlled and professional manner and ensuring they are seated correctly.
• Checking candidate identification, attendance registers and seating plans.
• Ensuring candidates understand and comply with examination regulations.
• Clearly announcing the start and finish of examinations.
• Actively invigilating examinations throughout, identifying and reporting any suspected malpractice or irregularities.
• Supporting candidates with approved access arrangements, such as extra time and supervised rest breaks.
• Supervising readers and scribes where required.
• Providing appropriate assistance to candidates within examination regulations.
• Reporting any discrepancies, concerns or issues to the Senior Invigilator or Exams Officer.
• Supporting the delivery of online examinations and keeping up to date with relevant software and procedural changes.
• Providing administrative support to the Exams Team when required.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality in all matters relating to examinations.

About you

• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Calm, confident and professional in dealing with students.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and examination procedures accurately.
• Observant and able to maintain concentration for extended periods.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to changing requirements.
• Committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding and the wellbeing of students.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Comfortable using IT and willing to learn different online examination systems.

Important information

The successful candidate will be expected to work in accordance with JCQ examination regulations, College policies and procedures, safeguarding requirements, GDPR and data protection legislation.

Flexibility is important, as examination schedules and requirements can change throughout the academic year. You will be expected to be available for the November exams.

If you are dependable, attentive and would like to support students during an important stage of their education, we would love to hear from you.

The benefits of working for us?

• Occupational sick pay
• Teachers or Local Authority Pension Fund
• Flexible working
• Family Friendly Policy
• Special Leave of Absence
• Paid leave for religious festivals
• Sabbaticals
• Comprehensive induction and on-going training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Service
• Onsite gym
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite nursery
• Free onsite parking
• Option for first aid training and an annual allowance of £296 for first aid duties

NB: Due to business need, shortlisted candidates may be invited for interview before the closing date.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.