Exam Invigilators

Catholic Recruitment; Radstock; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee assistance programme

On-site parking

Supportive staff team

Community environment

Job summary

Downside School is seeking dedicated Exam Invigilators to join our friendly team for term-time casual work during exam periods. You will assist the Examinations Manager, invigilate exams, and help ensure the integrity and smooth running of assessments in line with JCQ and awarding body requirements.

An ideal candidate will safeguard pupils, communicate effectively, and be reliable and flexible during peak examination periods. A zero-hour contract is offered with holiday pay and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to work flexibly during main examination periods.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Maintain a confident and reassuring presence in exam rooms.

Responsibilities

• Invigilate internal and external examinations in accordance with JCQ regulations.
• Ensure smooth running of exams and uphold integrity of the process.
• Follow school regulations and instructions during assessments.
• Be available during main examination periods and manage examination sessions.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Observational skills

Professional demeanor

Job description

Exam Invigilators

We are looking to appoint committed and enthusiastic Exam Invigilators to join our friendly and dedicated team here at Downside School. This role will allow you to work flexibly on a term time casual basis during the School’s exam periods.

The role will be to assist the Examinations Manager in invigilating and ensuring the smooth running of internal and external examinations and assessments, within JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements. You will conduct examinations in accordance with the JCQ, awarding body and Downside School regulations and instructions and have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examination / assessment process.

An ideal candidate will:

• promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons.
• be reliable, flexible and readily available during main examination periods.
• have effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• work well as part of a team.
• be a confident and reassuring presence to candidates in the examination rooms.
• be able to give instructions and manage situations.
• seek to achieve competence in the role and a rigorous understanding of the JCQ regulations.
• observe health and safety procedures and work safely at all times;
• conduct themself with professionalism, tact and diplomacy at all times as a representative of the Organisation.
• embrace the Catholic, Benedictine ethos.

We can offer:

• A free employee assistance programme and on-site parking.
• A supportive, skilled, and innovative staff team.
• An environment in which pupils and staff work together to form a kind, mutually supportive community

Contractual Details

Salary: £14.31 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay

Hours: Term time only.

The main public examinations for GCSE and A Level occur in April, May and June, and examinations take place Monday-Friday. However, invigilation may also be required for additional series and internal examinations throughout the year.

Usually, there are two main examination sessions, 08:15 – 12.45 and 12:45 – 17:00, although times may need to vary depending upon other circumstances.

Invigilators are normally expected to be available for a full morning or afternoon session.

Contract: Zero Hour Contract

Holiday: 12.07% Holiday Pay based on number of hours worked

Downside School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be DBS checked. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer.

Downside School is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, and one of England’s oldest and most distinguished Catholic schools. We are situated at the foot of the Mendip Hills, twelve miles south of the city of Bath. This is an exciting prospect for a graduate with an interest in entering the teaching profession or who is looking for professional experience before following a career outside education.

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