Exam Invigilator

TKAT; Rainham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Rainham School for Girls, part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), is seeking casual Exam Invigilators to support examination sessions across the year. Under the supervision of the Exam Manager, you will help uphold the integrity of exams and assist students in a calm, professional environment.

No invigilation experience is required as training will be provided; you must declare any prior invigilation activity and any sanctions.

Qualifications

• Training provided; invigilation experience not required.
• Must declare any previous invigilation activity and any sanctions.
• Must confirm availability in advance of exam periods.
• Must follow confidentiality and security requirements of invigilation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct exam sessions in the presence of candidates.
• Uphold the integrity of the examination/assessment process in line with JCQ.
• Provide support and guidance to students during exams.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of examination materials and procedures.

Skills

Training provided

Availability in advance

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

DBS disclosure

Job description

Rainham School for Girls are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Exam Invigilator to work casually during our Exam Seasons under the supervision of our Exam Manager.

Core Purpose:

To ensure that the integrity of the examination/assessment process is upheld in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ)

The Role:

Our Invigilators are the person in the examination room responsible for conducting a particular examination session in the presence of the candidates. Our Invigilators have a key role in upholding the integrity of the external examination/assessment process and also in providing support and guidance to students.

General requirements:

• Experience of invigilation is not required as training in the role and duties of an invigilator will be provided
• Invigilators are required to declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them
• Invigilators are required to confirm their availability in advance of main exam periods
• Invigilators must confirm the confidentiality and security requirements surrounding the invigilation process are known, understood and will be followed at all times

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly ambitious team of staff and make a real impact on our students’ lives. The successful candidate will have the chance to work with students across the full age and ability range.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Access to interview Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Our Commitment

Equal, Inclusive, Diverse TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic. Flexible working TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Rainham School for Girls represents a culture of high aspiration, high expectation and success. Our aim is to provide an outstanding learning experience for all students within a safe, disciplined and caring environment.

Career progression is fully encouraged by the school which is supported through our outstanding CPD programme. We are part of one of the biggest Multi-Academy chains in the South East of England - The Kemnal Academies Trust so progression can also be Trust wide. We passionately believe in collaborative working and actively promote school to school support. This includes accessing support from our strong Teaching School Alliance who offer a range of high quality professional development opportunities for staff at all levels. We also have 1 hour a week built into the school day for CPD to fully capitalise on the power of collaboration and sharing of good practice.

TKAT are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure and full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.

TKAT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

Applications will be considered on receipt and an appointment may be made before the closing date. Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.