Exam Invigilators

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Health Cash Plan

Free eye tests

Will writing

Gym access

Professional development

Job summary

Activate Learning Group is seeking Exam Invigilators to support Reading College, ensuring smooth exam delivery and a positive experience for learners. No prior experience is required as full training is provided, with flexible availability during peak periods in January, May, June and November.

Invigilators will supervise exams, ensure regulations are followed, and maintain a calm environment. A welcoming, inclusive team culture and ongoing development opportunities are offered at Reading

Qualifications

• Calm, highly organised and able to demonstrate empathy for students.
• Familiarity with Awarding Organisation guidelines and ability to support learners.
• Comfortable using IT for IT-based exams and willing to receive training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during exams and assessments.
• Ensure exam regulations are followed and maintain a calm atmosphere.
• Support students with access arrangements as required.
• Participate in training and join a friendly, supportive team at Reading College.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Organised

Empathy towards students

IT literacy

Willingness to train

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

About the role: We are seeking to recruit invigilators at Reading College, ensuring our students receive the best possible exam experience. This is a vital role, essential for the smooth delivery of exams and for creating a positive experience for our learners as they complete their courses! We would gladly welcome applications from candidates who feel they have the skills to perform this role. No experience is necessary, and all training will be provided. We run exams and assessments throughout the year and require Invigilators who have flexible availability but are specifically available during the particularly busy periods of January, May, June and November. Responsibilities include supervising students, ensuring exam regulations are followed, and maintaining a calm atmosphere. This is a flexible position with full training and the opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team based at our Reading College campus. Interviews are being held on the 3rd of September at Reading College.

What do you need to be a successful Exams Invigilator at Activate Learning?

The successful applicants will be calm, highly organised and able to demonstrate an empathy for students. You will understand and familiarise yourself with Awarding Organisation guidelines and possess the skills to support and monitor groups of learners. Some of our students require access arrangements during exams. Our invigilation team will ensure that these students receive the full support that they are entitled to during the exams so that they can achieve their full potential. Some of our exams require the use of IT. As a result, we are seeking to ensure as many of our invigilators as possible are confident with the use of IT. If you wish to administer IT based exams as well as paper ones then we will provide training on the role when you are appointed.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish. When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone. Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit work-with-us/wellbeing.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.