Invigilator

City of Portsmouth College; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for an Invigilator to maintain exam security and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates will supervise exams, manage materials, and report any irregularities. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, along with a good standard of Maths and English. This role is part-time and offers a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Generous Local Government pension

Annual Leave: 8.2 weeks pro rata

Free parking across all campus sites

Access to professional development programmes

Discounts at local businesses

Qualifications

• Evidence of commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exams are conducted according to regulations.
• Keep exam materials secure at all times.
• Supervise candidates during examinations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Good standard of Maths and English

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Invigilator

Location: Highbury, Sixth Form, Arundel and North Harbour Campus

Salary: Actual salary pro rata, £24,145.56 - £24,837.69 Full Time Equivalent per annum

Job Type: Casual/Sessional

About us:

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: 8.2 weeks (pro rata) and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About the role:

The role of the invigilator is to ensure that the examination is conducted according to JCQ and COPC instructions in order to:

• Ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
• Ensure the security of the examination before, during and after the examination.
• Prevent possible candidate malpractice.
• Prevent possible administrative failures.

Key Responsibilities:

• To keep exam papers and materials secure at all times and returning as instructed.
• To ensure exam rooms are set out to standard JCQ regulations.
• To admit candidates into exam rooms, checking for unauthorised materials e.g. pencil cases, mobile phones etc.
• To deal with candidate queries, without providing specific help or guidance.
• To supervise candidates at all times and compliant with standards
• To record/report any irregularities including completing the necessary paperwork during exams e.g. late arrivals etc.
• To collect exam scripts adhering to the correct procedure, ensuring that these are checked against the attendance registers.
• To attend training, refresher or review sessions, or complete electronic training as required.
• To be prepared to invigilate ‘on-screen’ assessments.

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:

• Evidence of commitment to professional development
• A good standard of Maths and English
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre-Employment Checks:

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert.

We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles.