Exams Invigilator

International Schools Today; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

St Peter’s School, York is seeking invigilators to conduct examinations in accordance with JCQ regulations and school guidelines. Training will be provided, and invigilators must uphold the integrity and security of the exam process.

Hours include January trial exams and May–July sessions; full or half-day sessions may be available. Starting pay is £13.45 per hour, with £15.40 per hour including holiday pay, and no invigilator experience is required.

Qualifications

• Be reliable, flexible and readily available during main examination periods.
• Be able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Basic IT skills (email, mobile messaging) and confidentiality are required.

Responsibilities

• Report to and be briefed by the exams officer prior to each exam session.
• Keep confidential exam papers and materials secure before, during and after exams.
• Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal examination conditions.
• D​istribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates.
• Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant during examinations.
• Complete attendance registers and record any incidents or irregularities.
• Securely return all examination scripts and materials to the exams manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Team player

Basic IT skills

Job description

Hours of work: January trial exams and external exams May – July with additional dates for practical exams and training sessions. As and when required. Full or half day sessions available.

Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour (£15.40 per hour with holiday pay)

Overall purpose of the post

To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and St Peter’s School, York regulations and instructions.

To have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the external examination/assessment process.

To ensure that examinations are conducted according to the regulations to:

• ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities
• ensure the security of examination materials before, during and after the examination

General Requirements

Experience of invigilation is not required as training in the role and duties of an invigilator will be provided

Invigilators are required to:

• Declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them
• Confirm their availability in advance of main examination periods

Invigilators must confirm the confidentiality and security requirements surrounding the invigilation process are known, understood and will be followed at all times

An ideal candidate will:

Be reliable, flexible and readily available during main examination periods

Have effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills

Work well as part of a team

Be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in examination rooms

Be able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people

Have basic IT skills (familiar with use of email, mobile phone messaging etc.)

Seek to achieve competence in the role and a rigorous understanding of the JCQ regulations

To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and St Peter’s School regulations and instructions.

To have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the external examination/assessment process.

Before examinations

Report to and be briefed by the exams officer prior to each exam session

Keep confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams

Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements

Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal examination conditions

Give full attention to conducting the examinations properly

Identify candidates and seat candidates according to the required arrangements

Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates

Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams

Deal with candidate questions

During examinations

Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout examinations

Keep disruption in examination rooms to a minimum

Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively

Record/report any incidents, disruption or irregularities

Complete attendance registers

Deal with candidate questions according to the regulations

After examinations

Instruct candidates in finishing their examinations and collect examination scripts and materials

Dismiss candidates from the examination room

Check candidates’ names on scripts, match the details on the attendance register

Securely return all examination scripts and materials to the exams manager

Other tasks

Undertake training, update and review sessions as required

(prior to invigilating any external examination in a new academic year) Undertake relevant online invigilator training and assessment for that academic year

Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the exams manager, for example:

• centre supervision of examination timetable clash candidates between examination sessions
• facilitating access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe etc. (full training will be provided)
• other exams-related administrative tasks including m

General

Health & Safety – You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, St Peter’s School’s Health and Safety policy.

School values – You have a duty to ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the school’s core values and mission. You will need to be aware and comply with school rules, policies and procedures at all times including, but not limited to, those relating to safeguarding, conduct, equality and data protection.

St Peter’s School strives to be diverse and inclusive. We encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the school. The school is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and pupils. This means that employees are treated fairly, irrespective of sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, gender, marital status or other reason. The post holder is expected to always comply with the provisions set out in law and the St Peter’s policies on equality and diversity.

The school is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Note: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities associated with the post. The post holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

This job description may be amended at any time.