Exam Invigilator

Teaching Vacancies; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Gloucester seeks an Examination Invigilator to assist with the smooth conduct of examinations. Responsibilities include supervising candidates, ensuring compliance with examination regulations, and managing minor behavior issues. The role emphasizes a commitment to safeguarding children and providing a supportive environment for both staff and students. Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills to succeed in this position.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Employer contributions to pension schemes

Access to various employee benefit schemes

Supportive ethos for colleagues

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to follow procedures and enforce examination regulations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Examinations Officer in administering examinations.
• Invigilate during examinations and handle queries raised by candidates.
• Ensure adherence to examination regulations at all times.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

About Our School

At Gloucester Academy, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Gloucester Academy a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.

Ambition, excellence and pride run through all aspects of school life.

Ambition

We have a strong desire and determination to achieve success. We believe there are no limits to what can be achieved. We do what it takes for as long as it takes. In other words, we go for it every day!

Excellence

We strive for greatness in everything we set our minds to. We endeavour to do our very best and excel in all aspects of school life.

Pride

We are ‘fiercely’ proud of ourselves, our school, our community and our Trust. We hold our heads high and feel a sense of togetherness and joy in our school.

What the school offers its staff

Greenshaw Learning Trust Employee Benefits

• A supportive ethos and concern for the well‑being of all colleagues
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Teacher Art Pass Scheme (teaching staff only)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests

Main Duties/Responsibilities

• To assist the Examinations Officer in the smooth and efficient administration and running of examinations.
• Being available for additional training meetings if required.
• Closely following and enforcing the school and exam board procedures and regulations, including being familiar with the “Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations” as provided by the Examinations Boards.
• Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues.
• Ensuring candidates do not talk once inside the venue.
• Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with procedures.
• Checking attendance during examinations.
• Recording details of late arrivals and early leavers and collecting scripts from early leavers.
• Escorting candidates from venues during the examination as required and supervising candidates whilst outside examination venues.
• Escorting candidates on toilet breaks and ensuring no unauthorised material is consulted and that examination regulations are observed at all times.
• To ensure that any minor behaviour issues are dealt with in line with school policy and that any breaches of Examination Code of Conduct are reported to the Examinations Officer immediately.
• Collecting, collating and delivering scripts at the end of the examinations in accordance with strict procedures.
• Supervising candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the venue without authorisation and ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner.

Commitment to safeguarding

Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.