Examination Invigilators

Sapientia Education Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Stradbroke High School is seeking Exam Invigilators on a bank contract for term-time duties. The role supports the Exams Officer in conducting public examinations under JCQ rules and may require availability for main exam periods.

Successful applicants will complete safeguarding training, online HR modules via iHasco, and familiarise with examination regulations. Full training provided; no formal qualifications required. Salary is £14.55 per hour including holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Flexible working availability during exam season.
• Training will be provided; safeguarding online training required.
• Familiar with JCQ regulations and examination procedures.
• Ability to work with staff and students, alone or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up exam venues and laying out stationery and papers.
• Assist with seating plans and ensure security of exams.
• Manage students on arrival and give relevant exam instructions; maintain venue quiet.
• Escort students during exams and supervise outside venues as required.
• Collect scripts and ensure safe delivery to Exams Office; report discrepancies.

Skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Authority

Following instructions

Teamwork

Organisation

Common sense

Firm but fair

Communication

Education

Literacy and numeracy

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Examination Invigilators

Location: Stradbroke High School, Eye

Salary: Point 2 - £14.55 per hour (including holiday pay)

Vacancy Type: Bank Contract, Term Time Only

Stradbroke is an exceptional community school with a real family feel. As one of the highest performing schools in the region, Stradbroke combines high standards of education with high levels of pastoral care. We provide a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities for students and proudly fulfils SET s vision of providing a world class education locally. We aim to be a centre of excellence for learning and teaching, where all students achieve the highest standards in their education, their personal development, their behaviour and conduct.

THE ROLE

Stradbroke High School is looking to recruit Exam Invigilators to provide support to the Exams Officer and be responsible for the efficient conduct of public examinations in accordance with the regulations of the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).

Exam Invigilators are required to work on a flexible basis, at mutually agreed times. There is no guarantee of regular work or a guaranteed minimum of hours per year. Exam Invigilators are required to work at various times during the year for both public examination and mocks and are expected to be available for main exams (May and June). Our mocks are scheduled in February, April and November. Successful applicants should be able to offer a minimum of 3 days during the exam season.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The professional competencies expected of an Exam Invigilator are:

• Be able to work flexibly;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Ability to relate to students yet maintain an air of authority;
• Ability to work to predetermined instructions;
• Ability to work as part of a team or alone as necessary;
• Have effective organisational skills;
• Common sense and initiative;
• Ability to be firm but fair at all times;
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills to respond to staff and students.

The personal competencies expected of an Exam Invigilator are:

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
• The qualifications and experience required of an Exam Invigilator are:
• A good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Previous experience is not essential as full training will be given;
• No formal qualifications are required.

Specific Responsibilities

A non-exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role is below and you will be required

to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.

• Complete annual Safeguarding Training and any additional safeguarding training update sessions organised during the academic year;
• Complete all statutory on-line training requested by HR through the iHasco training portal;
• Be familiar with the regulations relating to the conduct of examinations;
• Assist with setting up exam venues, including laying out stationery and papers;
• Assist with the completion of seating plans;
• Ensure the security of the examination before, during and after the examination;
• Organise students on arrival, prior to the exam, and issuing the relevant exam instructions;
• Ensure exam venues remain quiet;
• Remain vigilant during exams, without disturbing the students;
• Deal with queries raised by students appropriately, seeking advice where necessary;

Report any discrepancy, disturbance or irregularity in procedures to the Examinations Officer promptly;

Check the attendance and record details of late arrivals and early leavers;

Escort students from venues during exams as required and supervise students outside venues and between exams as required;

Collect scripts at the end of the exam in accordance with procedures;

Check and collate all scripts and ensure their safe delivery to the Exams Office;

Supervise the departure of students at the end of the exam;

Reading and/or Scribing for students where required (for which training will be provided);

Ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities;

Prevent possible candidate malpractice;

Prevent possible administrative failures.

Sapientia Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff must be prepared to undergo several vetting checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw offers of employment where checks or references are deemed to be unsatisfactory.