Exam Invigilator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Windsor; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Windsor Boys' School in Windsor is seeking casual invigilators to supervise examinations in line with JCQ and awarding body regulations. The role covers setting up rooms, admitting candidates, and collecting papers under strict security and confidentiality guidelines.

Training is provided, and availability during main exam periods is essential, with enhanced DBS clearance required. This on-site position supports the smooth running of each examination session.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Availability during main exam periods.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Confidentiality and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct exams in line with JCQ, awarding body and school regulations and instructions.
• Set up exam rooms to the required arrangements.
• Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal conditions.
• Distribute the correct question papers and materials to candidates.
• Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams and deal with their questions.
• Collect exam papers and materials and collate papers for dispatch to the exam boards.
• Keep examination papers and materials secure before, during and after exams.
• Report to and be briefed by the exams officer before each session.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidence

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Tools

Basic IT tools

Job description

Casual invigilator posts at The Windsor Boys' School, added to cover the examination timetable across its exam periods. The work centres on running exams to JCQ and awarding body rules, from setting out and collecting papers to admitting candidates, invigilating and collating scripts for the exam boards. Sessions run in the morning or afternoon, sometimes as whole days, and no previous invigilation experience is needed as training is given. Enhanced DBS check required and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Conduct exams in line with JCQ, awarding body and school regulations and instructions
• Uphold the integrity and security of the examination and assessment process
• Report to and be briefed by the exams officer before each session
• Set up exam rooms to the required arrangements
• Keep question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams
• Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal conditions
• Identify candidates and seat them according to the required arrangements
• Distribute the correct question papers and materials to candidates
• Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams and deal with their questions
• Start exams
• Collect exam papers and materials
• Collate exam papers for dispatch to the exam boards

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Effective communication and good interpersonal skills
• Confidence and a reassuring presence for candidates in exam rooms
• Able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people
• Able to work as part of a team
• Basic IT skills, such as email and mobile phone messaging
• Reliable, flexible and readily available during main exam periods

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Confirmed availability in advance of main exam periods
• Declaration of any previous invigilation and any current maladministration or malpractice sanctions
• Confirmed understanding of, and agreement to follow, confidentiality and security requirements
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children