Exam Invigilator

The Blue Coat School Basingstoke; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is seeking an Examination Invigilator to help create a calm environment and support students during exams. You will assist the Examinations Officer, set up halls, distribute papers and ensure proper conduct according to JCQ guidelines.

Desirable qualities include confidence, good teamwork and the ability to communicate with staff and pupils. Exams occur in December, March and May/June, with sessions in morning and afternoon, and a rate of £12.86 per hour.

Responsibilities

• To assist the Examinations Officer in setting up the examination halls and distribution of papers
• To distribute equipment during the examination
• To help in the collection of exam scripts in order of candidate number
• To report any discrepancies or irregularities to the Examinations Officer
• Be confident and able to communicate with staff and pupils

Job description

Examination Invigilator Job Description

Responsibilities: All responsibilities are under the lead of the Examinations Officer

To ensure a calm environment which will give students the best possible opportunity to be successful in their exams

To help organise students at the start and end of each exam

To help provide the correct information and material for successful completion of the exam

To help ensure that the conduct of the exam takes place within the guidelines set down by JCQ. (relevant documents will be supplied)

To be vigilant, whilst not disrupting the candidates

To refer to the Examination Officer if it is suspected that malpractice is taking place

Main Duties:

To assist the Examinations Officer in setting up the examination hall(s) and distribution of papers

To distribute equipment during the examination

To help in the collection of exam scripts which need to be collected in order, by candidate number

In the event of any discrepancy or irregularity in the progress of an examination, to give a verbal report to the Examination Officer

Personal Qualities:

Be confident and able to communicate with staff and pupils

Good team member and also work on own initiative

Hours Required:

Examinations take place during December for Autumn mocks, March for Spring mocks and May/June for GCSE examinations. Length of sessions can vary, but availability at the beginning of each session and for its duration is preferred

Sessions can vary week on week however, the main hours will fall into the categories below:

Morning sessions: 8.30 am - 11.30 pm

Afternoon sessions: 12.45 pm - 3.45 pm

Hourly Rate: £12.86

The Blue Coat School, Basingstoke is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All invigilators are subject to full safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence checks.