Casual Invigilators

Kingsway Park High School; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingsway Park High School is seeking reliable invigilators to support examinations with a calm, professional presence. You will ensure adherence to JCQ regulations, maintain secure handling of papers, and provide a reassuring environment for students during assessments.

Role requires flexibility to work during peak examination periods and to contribute as part of a team. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Professional and dependable individual who will maintain the integrity and security of examination processes.
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality, equality and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Supervise examinations under the direction of the Exams Officer and team.
• Prepare examination rooms and ensure readiness before start times.
• Maintain secure handling of examination papers and materials.
• Follow all examination regulations and procedures.
• Monitor candidates and address issues per procedures.
• Handle incidents or emergencies during exams appropriately.
• Assist with collection and checking of examination scripts.
• Act as a reader, scribe or invigilator when required.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Safeguarding

Job description

We are looking for individuals who can provide a calm and professional presence during examination periods, ensuring examinations are conducted in accordance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and school procedures. This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexible working opportunities and who are committed to supporting young people at an important stage of their education.

• We require a professional and dependable individual who will
• Maintain the integrity and security of all examination processes.
• Ensure examinations are conducted in line with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Create a calm and supportive environment for students during examinations.
• Support students fairly and consistently while maintaining examination conditions.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• Work flexibly during key examination periods throughout the academic year.

Examination Administration and Invigilation

• Supervise examinations under the direction of the Exams Officer and examinations team.
• Ensure examination rooms are prepared and ready for candidates before the scheduled start time.
• Maintain the secure handling of examination papers and materials at all times.
• Ensure all examination regulations and procedures are followed consistently.
• Monitor candidates throughout examinations and address issues in accordance with examination procedures.
• Deal appropriately with any incidents or emergencies that arise during examinations.
• Assist with the collection, checking and collation of examination scripts.

Student Support

• Act as a reader, scribe or invigilator for individual students or small groups where required.
• Provide a calm, professional and reassuring presence for students undertaking examinations.
• Support arrangements for clash candidates where necessary.

Team Contribution

• Work collaboratively as part of the invigilation team and attend training sessions and meetings as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Demonstrate flexibility to support the needs of the examinations process, particularly during peak examination period.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to give clear instructions confidently to groups of students.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A professional, reliable and approachable manner.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to confidentiality, equality and safeguarding.
• Flexibility to work during the main examination periods in November, December, January, May and June.