Exams Invigilator x5

Oasis Community Learning; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Oasis Academy John Williams in the West of England is seeking reliable Exam Invigilators to support our examinations calendar. The role focuses on maintaining a calm, orderly environment, admitting candidates, and ensuring examinations run to plan so teachers can focus on teaching.

Full training is provided and prior invigilating experience is not required. These seasonal positions run November and during the busy exam periods in February, May and June, onsite at the academy as part of a

Qualifications

• Training will be provided; prior invigilating experience is not required.
• Seasonal work available November and during February, May and June.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms with seating plans and equipment.
• Admit candidates quietly and ensure correct seating.
• Conduct exams according to guidelines and report issues.
• Monitor candidates throughout the exam.
• Collect papers and equipment after exams.

Skills

Room setup

Candidate admission

Seating plan

Equipment handling

Exam conduct

Problem reporting

Job description

Oasis Academy John Williams is a forward-thinking Academy that maintains high expectations of staff and students. Our focus is on our children, staff wellbeing, and community; parents and the wider community are engaged with our school, supporting our leaders, and playing an active role in community transformation through academy-led projects. We are proud of our relational climate and model a culture and atmosphere of genuine warmth.

Job/Person Summary

Examinations are among the most important and stressful events in the life of any learner. It is essential that examinations are conducted in the correct way, and invigilators are crucial to this process. The post holder will join a team of invigilators who support the academy by providing a high-quality service. They ensure a calm environment for the examinations, giving candidates confidence in the process and freeing up teachers to focus on teaching. Previous experience of invigilating is not a requirement as full training will be provided. We require individuals interested in seasonal work this November and through the busy exam periods in February, May and 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.

Attachments

Exams Invigilator Recruitment Brochure Oct 26

Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Academy John Williams 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.