Exam Invigilator

Katherine Warington School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Katherine Warington School is seeking reliable invigilators to support exam periods. You will help set up exam rooms, maintain calm environments, ensure correct placement, issue papers, invigilate, collect papers, and ensure regulations are followed in collaboration with the Exams Officer.

Attendance at training and refresher sessions is required, with term-time only, flexible am/pm shifts during the academic year.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure during exams.
• Clear and accurate communication with students and staff.
• Ability to follow set instructions and work in a team or alone.
• Willingness to undertake training and refresher sessions.

Responsibilities

• Set up examination rooms and prepare materials.
• Promote a calm environment to help candidates feel relaxed and confident.
• Ensure students are in the correct locations and have required papers and materials.
• Issue exam papers and convey vital information accurately.
• Invigilate examinations and monitor behaviour during sessions.
• Collect papers at the end of exams and hand to Exams Officer.
• Work with the Exams Officer to ensure regulations are followed.
• Provide scribing support for students with Access Arrangements.
• Attend training and refresher sessions as required.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Calm demeanor

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

We are looking to expand our team of invigilators for our upcoming exam periods as detailed below. Successful candidates will have a genuine interest in supporting our students to perform to the best of their ability and will be required to:

• provide assistance with the setting-up of exam rooms

• promote a calm environment in which candidates feel relaxed and confident

• help to ensure that the right students are in the right places at the right time

• issue students with the correct papers, communicating vital information and ensuring they are equipped with the materials they need

• invigilate exams

• collect papers at the end of an exam

• work with our Exams Officer to ensure that regulations are adhered to

• monitor behaviour during exam sessions

• scribe for students who have Access Arrangements in place

• Attend appropriate training and regular refresher sessions.

Above all, we are looking for reliable, flexible and enthusiastic individuals with a calming influence and an eye for detail. The ability to communicate clearly and accurately with both students and staff is also key, as is the ability to follow set instructions both as part of a team and on an individual basis. Other qualities we are looking for include punctuality and a common sense approach.

You will be employed on a term time only, flexible basis during exam periods. Shift patterns will vary, but applicants will need to be available for am/pm sessions (with 8am and 12.30pm start times) during this academic year's exam season:

• 2nd - 13th November (won't be for this academic year but gives an idea of dates)
• 7th - 18th December (won't be for this academic year but gives an idea of dates)
• 22nd - 26th February 2027
• 12th - 23rd April 2027
• 26th - 30th April (practical exams) 2027
• 6th May - 25th June 2027