Invigilator

The King's Academy; Gosport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The King's Academy in Gosport invites applications for an Exam Invigilator role. You will ensure the smooth running of examinations, directing candidates to seat positions, supervising in exam venues and enforcing rules to uphold assessment integrity.

Full training will be provided. You will work during examination periods, including handling late arrivals, collecting scripts and assisting with venue setup in line with JCQ and school policies.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications specified; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Invigilate examinations and respond to candidate queries according to procedures.
• Assist with setting up examination venues and distributing papers.
• Direct candidates to seats and manage entry/exit in an orderly and quiet manner.
• Attend training and update sessions; handle late arrivals/early leavers and collect scripts.

Job description

• To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and KGA instructions
• To play a key role in upholding the integrity of the examination/assessment process
• Assist candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues
• Ensure candidates do not talk once inside examination venues
• Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with strict procedures
• Supervise candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove unauthorised equipment or stationery from the venue and ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner
• Assist exams staff as requested
• Check attendance during examinations
• Escort candidates from venues during the examinations as required, and supervising candidates whilst outside examination venues
• Assist with setting-up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures
• To attend training, update or review sessions as required

Occasional

• Record details of late arrivals and early leavers and collecting scripts from early leavers
• Collect and collate scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures
• Assist with the preparation of script envelopes.
• To undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the Exam's Officer, for example:
• Supervision of clash candidates between exam sessions
• Facilitating access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe etc. (full training will be provided)
• Other exams-related administrative tasks