Exam Invigilator

The Blue Coat School; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Blue Coat School is seeking a supervising examiner support role to help run examinations efficiently. You will help create a calm environment, assist with setting up exam halls and distributing papers, and ensure materials and information are ready for candidates.

Role involves following JCQ guidelines, staying vigilant without disrupting candidates, and reporting any irregularities to the Examinations Officer. Hours vary by session, with morning and afternoon slots offered.

Qualifications

• Calm, professional presence to support examination delivery.
• Clear communication with staff and pupils during exams.
• Ability to work well in a team and use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist Examinations Officer in setting up halls and distributing papers.
• Distribute equipment during examinations.
• Help collect exam scripts in candidate number order.
• Provide information and materials for successful completion of exams.
• Ensure JCQ guidelines are followed; refer suspected malpractice.
• Maintain a calm environment and be vigilant without disruption.
• Report discrepancies or irregularities to the Examinations Officer.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Responsibilities:

• 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, 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

• Be confident and able to communicate with staff and pupils
• Good team member and also work on own initiative