Exam Invigilator at Sturminster Newton High School

Sturminster Newton High School; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturminster Newton High School invites applications for casual exam invigilators to support examinations, ensure regulations are followed and create a calm environment for students.

A comprehensive induction is provided; prior experience is not required, training will be given, and duties include preparing exam rooms, distributing materials, supervising students, and safeguarding responsibilities including DBS checks.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training will be provided.
• Ability to work with students and maintain calm environments.
• Safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms prior to student arrival.
• Distribute and collect exam materials as required.
• Ensure the integrity of the examination process is maintained.
• Supervise students throughout the duration of the exam.

Skills

Reliability

Organisation

Attention to detail

Empathy

Job description

About this Role

Applications will be reviewed as they are submittedand an appointment may be made before the closing date, therefore an earlyapplication is encouraged.

Salary: Grade 3, Scale Point 4: £13.48 per hour

Contract: Casual

Sturminster Newton High School is seeking reliable, organised, and attentive individuals to join our team of Exam Invigilators. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the smooth running of examinations. You will help create a calm environment for students, ensuring exam regulations are followed. A comprehensive induction will be provided before commencing in role.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms prior to student arrival
• Distribute and collect exam materials as required.
• Ensure the integrity of the examination process is maintained.
• Supervise students throughout the duration of the exam.

The successful candidate will:

• Be caring and supportive
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Have the ability to empathise with students
• Be flexible, reliable and well organised
• Be able to use a range of strategies to deal with students under pressure and also individual behavioural needs
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues
• Have the ability to be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the challenges of this role

We are particularly keen to hear from caring, supportive adults to assist our SEND students with their examination access arrangements, such as the use of a reader or scribe. Whilst no experience is needed as training will be given, experience of working with young people would be an advantage.

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlistedcandidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitmentchecks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual issuitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious biasand any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointmentpanel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and whenfindings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this rolemay include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aidor supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people onaday-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers toshare this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet theperson specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, includingan enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List check. The post isexempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to theExceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforceand is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from thecommunities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a widerange of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environmentthat is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supportsfair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitmentprocess which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyonebecause of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civilpartnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion orbelief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will needto be established as part of the appointment process.