Exams Invigilator

Oasis Community Learning; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Southampton is looking for examination invigilators to support students during GCSE and mock exams. This role offers flexible seasonal work from May to June, with full training provided. Ideal candidates will have an attention to detail and the ability to ensure exams are conducted smoothly and per guidelines. Strong communication skills in English are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to monitor students effectively during examinations.
• Capacity to prepare exam rooms according to guidelines.
• Fluent spoken English is a must for communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support students during GCSE and mock exams.
• Ensure the examination room is prepared correctly.
• Admit candidates in an orderly fashion.

Skills

Monitoring examination conduct

Preparing examination rooms

Attention to detail

Fluent spoken English

Job description

Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill is part of Oasis Community Learning, the second largest multi Academy sponsor in England, and one of three Oasis Academies serving Southampton.

We are a dynamic and vibrant academy with enthusiastic, committed and high performing staff. This is a tremendously exciting time to join us, as opportunities for professional development and career enhancement are being realised across the city. Our mission is focused around entitling our students, staff and community to an exceptional education. Lord’s Hill is a wonderful place to work due to the excellent partnership we have with our students, their families and the wider community. We strive to be the exceptional school our community deserves and are excited to welcome applications from future colleagues who share our enthusiasm for education and dedication to transforming the community we live in and serve.

Job/Person Summary

We are looking for committed and energetic people able to assist and support students with their GCSE and mock examinations. Previous experience of invigilating is not a requirement as full training will be given. We need individuals interested in seasonal work through the busy exam period from May through to June.

Key Skills

• Preparing the examination room, ensuring that tables are set out correctly, clocks are set at the correct time, basic equipment and water are available;
• Admitting candidates to the room in a quiet and orderly fashion, ensuring that they sit in the correct place as specified on the seating plan;
• Ensuring that candidates have the correct examination paper and relevant equipment;
• Conducting the examination according to the Examination guidelines and informing the lead invigilator and/or Examinations Officer of any misconduct or problems;
• Monitoring the conduct of the examination by being constantly vigilant and not doing any other task;
• Collecting in papers and equipment at the end of the examination and helping to sort them ready for dispatch to the Examinations board.

Application Procedure

For further information or an informal discussion about the role and the academy, please contact David Talbot, Exams Officer at the Academy.

Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.