Examination Invigilators

TipTopJob; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Fakenham Academy invites applications for Exam Invigilators to support the Examinations Officer in conducting public examinations in line with JCQ regulations.

Invigilators work flexibly, with no guaranteed minimum hours, including main exams (May/June) and mocks. Training is scheduled, and applicants should be available for at least 3 exam days.

Qualifications

• A good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Able to work with a wide range of teaching and support staff.
• Be able to work with minimal supervision and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support the Examinations Officer and ensure smooth conduct of public examinations.
• Attend safeguarding and online training as required during the academic year.
• Be familiar with JCQ regulations governing examination procedures.

Skills

Flexibility

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Literacy/numeracy

Job description

Location: Fakenham Academy, Fakenham

Salary : A GBP 14.78 per hour (including holiday pay)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Fakenham Academy is a local school with high ambitions and a key drive for continuous improvement. We believe that education is the key to transforming life chances, and that by creating an outstanding learning environment where all students are happy and taught well, we will enhance their prospects to become productive, successful citizens of the future. Our core standards include high expectations of everyone in our learning community; good discipline consistently applied; reliably good quality teaching; a commitment from parents to work in partnership with the academy and respectful, positive relationships between everyone in our learning community. For us it is about educating the whole child through a diverse and broad curriculum and making sure they are prepared to enter todays modern world, as well rounded capable young men and women.

THE ROLE

Fakenham Academy 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 exams.

Invigilator training is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 4 January 2027, so you will need to be available to attend this training if your application was successful.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The Professional Competencies Expected Of An Exam Invigilator Are

• Be able to work flexibly;
• Have effective organisational skills;
• Have excellent 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.
• Able to work in partnership with a wide range of teaching and support staff members to deliver the service to the Academy and its students;
• Be able to work with minimal supervision and initiative.

General Responsibilities

The Exam Invigilators provide support to the Examinations Officer and are responsible for the efficient conduct of public examinations in accordance with the regulations of the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).

The post:holder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and documentation, they must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and accurately.

Specific Responsibilities

• 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;
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