Exam Invigilator

SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST; Bapchild; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Salary Sacrifice AVC

Employee Referral Recruitment Incenti

Training and development

On-site Parking

Discounts with retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST invites applications for an Invigilator to support examinations across its schools in Kent. You will help maintain exam security, supervise candidates, monitor time, and assist with the collection and secure storage of papers in a calm, orderly environment.

No prior invigilator experience is required, but you should be able to work quickly under pressure, communicate clearly, and be reliable and flexible to cover busy examination periods.

Qualifications

• No invigilator experience is required; successful candidate will demonstrate suitability for the role.
• Ability to maintain calm and orderly conduct during examinations.
• Clear communication, reliability, and flexible approach are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining Exam Security: prevent cheating and handle exam materials securely.
• Monitoring candidates to ensure adherence to rules and proper behavior.
• Supervising candidates and answering queries with clarity.
• Maintaining a calm and orderly exam environment.
• Timekeeping: monitor and announce the remaining time; collect papers at end.
• Incident reporting following school procedures for any irregularities.
• Assist in collection and secure storage of exam papers and completing required paperwork.

Skills

Good communication skills

Calm and supportive environment

Reliability

Assertiveness

Integrity

Flexible attitude

Ability to work in busy environment

Job description

An invigilator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and fair conduct of examinations. Their primary responsibilities include: Maintaining Exam Security: Preventing cheating or other irregularities. Ensuring that exam materials are handled securely. Monitoring candidates to prevent them from accessing unauthorised materials. Supervising Candidates: Ensuring that candidates adhere to exam rules and regulations. Answering candidate queries and providing clarification when necessary. Maintaining a calm and orderly exam environment. Timekeeping: Monitoring the exam time and ensuring that candidates are aware of the remaining time. Announcing the end of the exam and collecting exam papers. Incident Reporting: Reporting any incidents or irregularities that occur during the exam. Following the school's procedures for dealing with such incidents., Assisting in the collection and secure storage of exam papers. Completing any necessary paperwork or documentation. Whilst no invigilator experience is necessary, the successful candidate will:

• Be able to work in a busy environment
• Be committed to maintaining a calm and supportive environment
• Have good communication skills
• Be reliable
• Be assertive
• Be honest, diligent and have integrity
• Have a flexible approach towards work Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression. We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme - with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme - Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

Further details about the role.