Exam Invigilator

West Lakes Academy; Egremont, Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lakes Academy is seeking a Casual Examinations Invigilator to support daily operation of examination venues. Responsibilities include setting up rooms, transporting papers and equipment, and ensuring strict adherence to examination procedures.

The post is casual with Band B, Point 3 at £13.26 per hour, requiring vigilance and the ability to manage candidates during examinations. Applicants will be subject to standard safeguarding checks and DBS screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up examination rooms to meet JCQ requirements.
• Transport equipment and papers to venues and arrange stationery and papers.
• Enforce examination procedures and regulations at all times.
• Direct candidates to seats and explain possessions allowed inside venues.
• Invigilate exams and handle candidate queries and irregularities per procedures.
• Check attendance and collect scripts from late arrivals/early leavers.
• Ensure candidates know start and finish times of examinations.
• Escort Candidates during exams and supervise outside venues, including toilet breaks.
• Report breaches of examination rules to the Examinations Officer.

Job description

CASUAL POST

BAND B, POINT 3 £13.26 PER HOUR

To support the day-to-day operation of examination venues which will include (but is not limited to):

• To assist in the preparation of the examination room ensuring that it meets the JCQ requirements.
• Assisting with setting up for examinations by transporting equipment and examination papers to venues and laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures.
• Closely follow and enforce exam procedures and regulations.
• Assist candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted inside examination venues.
• Ensure candidates do not talk once inside the examination venues.
• Invigilate during examinations; deal with queries raised by candidates and deal with exam irregularities in accordance with strict procedures.
• Checking attendance during examinations.
• Record details of late arrivals and early leavers and collect scripts from early leavers.
• Ensure that candidates are aware of the start and finishing times of examinations.
• Escort candidates from examination venues during the examinations as required and supervise candidates whilst outside examination venues.
• Escort candidates on toilet break ensuring no unauthorised material is consulted and that examination regulations are observed at all times.
• Report any breach of examination rules to the responsible person immediately and the Examinations Officer

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE, online searches will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

This is an open advert and the Trust will proceed to shortlist any applications as they are received. The Trust also reserves the right to close this vacancy at any point.