Examination Invigilator

Kingsmead School; Enfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsmead School is seeking an Examinations Invigilator to support the Examinations Team in running examinations in accordance with JCQ requirements and Kingsmead Academy instructions.

You will assist with setting up venues, directing candidates, briefing on exam conditions, invigilating, and handling scripts with strict adherence to procedures and health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Set up examination venues with stationery, equipment and papers per JCQ rules.
• Direct candidates to seats and explain permitted possessions before exams.
• Brief pupils on exam conditions and ensure quiet, orderly conduct during exams.
• Invigilate exams, handle queries and irregularities per procedures.
• Record attendance and manage late or unregistered candidates with minimal disruption.
• Collect and collate scripts and ensure secure handling of exam materials.
• Maintain room order, supervise candidates during breaks and outside venues.
• Prepare script envelopes and assist with delivery of papers between venues.

Job description

Purpose of the job

The post holder will assist the examinations team in conducting examinations within the centre, in accordance with the Joint Council of Qualifications (JCQ), the awarding bodies and Kingsmead Academy instructions. You will play a key role in upholding the integrity of examination process. This will include, running and supervision of examinations, preparation of examination rooms, attendance registers, invigilation reports, collation of examination document. These will include the internal and external examinations process.

Main Responsibilities

To support the Lead Invigilator/ Examinations Team with the day-to-day operation of examination venues. This may include (but is not limited to):

• To assist with setting up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with the outlined procedures and that it meets the JCQ requirements.
• To assist candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues.
• To fully brief pupils to ensure that they are made fully aware of exam conditions before the exam commences.
• To ensure that candidates do not talk once inside the examination venue.
• To invigilate during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with strict procedures
• To check attendance during examinations.
• To attend to late or unregistered candidates quickly and efficiently with minimum disruption and in accordance with the examination rules and regulations.
• To record details of early leavers and collecting their scripts.
• To ensure that the room and desks are clear of unauthorised materials and in good order.
• To escort candidates from the examination venue during the examinations as required, and supervising candidates whilst outside the examination venue.
• To collect and collate scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures.
• To assist with the preparation of script envelopes.
• To 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.
• To ensure that exam conditions are maintained until candidates are dismissed.
• To contact a named teacher/examinations manager in the event of candidates raising concerns or difficulties in respect of an examination paper where a professional judgement may be required. To report any concerns regarding the conduct/ administration of the examination to the exams officer.
• To be aware of and adhere to applicable rules, regulations, legislation and procedures including the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Conduct, and national legislation (including Health and Safety, Data Protection).

Line Management responsibilities

n/a

Additional Duties

• To assist the Examinations Team with other examination processes, such as (but not limited to):
• packing of examination papers, stationery and equipment prior to the examinations and the delivery to and from venues as appropriate.
• preparation of seating plans.
• delivering scripts to departmental and school offices.

Performing other such duties as are reasonably correspondent with the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.

General

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities but indicates the major requirements of the post. In consultation with the postholder, it may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the post commensurate with the grade or job title. The postholder will be expected to work within the Schools’ policies and procedures at all times.

We reserve the right to contact suitable applicants to attend an interview before the official closing date listed for this role.