Examination Invigilator

Aurora Academies Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Gatwick School in Crawley is seeking an Examination Invigilator on a casual, term-time basis to support examinations and ensure smooth operation within exam venues.

You will assist with venue setup, supervise candidates, manage seating and scripts, and uphold safeguarding and confidentiality policies. A DBS check is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Casual, term-time role with DBS checks and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ability to work in a school environment and follow examination procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and papers.
• Support with setting up tables and chairs according to procedures.
• Assist candidates by writing responses or reading questions when required.
• Direct candidates to seats and advise on possessions permitted.
• Invigilate examinations, handle queries and exam irregularities per procedures.
• Check attendance and record early leavers and collect scripts.
• Escort candidates and supervise outside the venue as required.
• Prepare and package examination papers and scripts for delivery.

Job description

Examination Invigilator

Reports to Exams Officer
Contract Casual (on an 'as and when' basis)
School The Gatwick School
Location: 23 Gatwick Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9TP, or any other location within a reasonable distance from the school at which examinations may be taking place
Grade: West Sussex NJC Pay Scale; Grade 4; SCP 5
Working weeks: Term time only

Role purpose

To provide support to the school and pupils during the examination process

Key tasks

• Assist with setting up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with the outlined procedures
• Supporting with setting up the tables and chairs, if required, in accordance with procedures
• Supporting individual candidates by either writing responses or reading questions to them, if required
• Assist candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues
• Ensure that candidates do not talk once inside the examination venue
• Invigilate during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with strict procedures
• Check attendance during examinations
• Record details of early leavers and collecting their scripts
• Escort candidates from the examination venue during the examinations as required, and supervising candidates whilst outside the examination venue
• Collect and collate scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures
• Assist with the preparation of script envelopes
• Supervise candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the venue without authorisation and ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner
• Pack examination papers, stationery and equipment prior to the examinations and the delivery to and from venues as appropriate
• September 2024
• Prepare seating plans
• Deliver scripts to departmental and school offices
• Build and maintain successful relationships with candidates, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration
• Demonstrate and promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour you expect from the candidates

Support of Colleagues

• Work proactively and collaboratively with other members of the staff team

Self-Development

• Attend staff and team meetings as required
• Participate in training and other learning activities offered by the school
• Improve own practice, including through observation, evaluation and discussion with colleagues

Legislative and Procedural Compliance

• Maintain confidentiality on all school matters at all times
• Follow all legislation and best practice relevant to your role
• Follow all school and Aurora Academies Trust policies, procedures and guidelines

Safeguarding and Child Protection

• All staff have a responsibility for providing and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they come into contact with
• All staff must comply with the school’s Safeguarding Policy
• If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the postholder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety and welfare of our pupils, these concerns must report immediately in accordance with the policy
• It is a requirement of the role that appropriate safeguarding and child protection training is undertaken
• A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check will also be required, and any additional checks recommended by Keeping Children Safe in Education may be undertaken (which may include online and social media checks)

The list of duties in this job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. This job description details the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot, of themselves, justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

Aurora Academies Trust reserves the right to update this job description, from time to time, to reflect changes in, or to, your job. You will be consulted about any significant proposed changes.