Invigilator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Lytham St Annes High School invites applications for a casual invigilator in its examinations team. The role covers internal and external assessment periods in November, December, May and June, supervising candidates in exam rooms under school and JCQ rules.

Hours are casual and occur only during exam periods. DBS clearance is required and visa sponsorship is not available. Prior school experience is welcome but not essential.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Self-declaration of any criminal record or information affecting suitability to work with children
• Not barred from regulated activity relating to children

Responsibilities

• Supervising candidates in exams under school and JCQ regulations
• Setting up exam venues for smooth administration
• Greeting students, checking attendance and seating candidates
• Distributing exam papers, stationery and assessment materials
• Maintaining unobtrusive supervision throughout each session
• Enforcing exam conditions and rules on conduct and communication
• Dealing promptly and appropriately with student queries
• Reporting procedural irregularities, misconduct or behavioural concerns immediately
• Escorting and supervising candidates who need emergency leave from the room
• Collecting, sorting and securely storing completed scripts and materials
• Working collaboratively within the invigilation team

Skills

Dependable

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Compliance with rules

Education

Enhanced DBS clearance

Job description

This casual invigilator post sits within the examinations team at Lytham St Annes High School and covers internal and external assessment periods in November, December, May and June. The work is supervising candidates in exam rooms under school and JCQ rules, keeping a quiet, orderly setting and handling the set-up and collection of papers. Hours are casual and fall only during exam periods, and prior school experience is welcome but not required. Enhanced DBS clearance is needed and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Supervising candidates in exams under school and JCQ regulations
• Setting up exam venues for smooth administration
• Greeting students, checking attendance and seating candidates
• Distributing exam papers, stationery and assessment materials
• Maintaining unobtrusive supervision throughout each session
• Enforcing exam conditions and rules on conduct and communication
• Dealing promptly and appropriately with student queries
• Reporting procedural irregularities, misconduct or behavioural concerns immediately
• Escorting and supervising candidates who need emergency leave from the room
• Collecting, sorting and securely storing completed scripts and materials
• Working collaboratively within the invigilation team

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Dependable and well organised
• Able to stay calm under pressure
• Keen attention to detail
• Commitment to precise compliance with rules

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Self-declaration of any criminal record or information affecting suitability to work with children
• Not barred from regulated activity relating to children