Lead Exam Invigilator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bulwell; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for rewarding careersac

Job summary

Verulam School in the Ambition Education Trust is recruiting a Lead Exam Invigilator who will supervise the running of internal and external examinations and act as the Examinations Officer's main contact during sessions. The role is hands-on, guiding a team of invigilators, managing logistics and solving day-to-day issues, while ensuring compliance with official regulations and school policy.

A DBS check and safeguarding screening are required.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the delivery of internal and external examinations
• Supervise a team of invigilators
• Ensure exams are conducted in line with official regulations and school policies
• Act as the main point of contact for the Examinations Officer during exam sessions
• Coordinate exam logistics
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Maintain a calm and professional environment for students

Job description

Verulam School, a boys' school with a mixed sixth form in the Ambition Education Trust, is recruiting a Lead Exam Invigilator reporting to the Examinations Officer. The post oversees the running of internal and external exams, keeping them within official regulations and school policy. It is hands-on: the holder supervises a team of invigilators, acts as the Examinations Officer's main contact during sessions and works through logistics and problems on the day. Successful applicants must accept child protection screening, including a DBS check and checks with past employers.

What the job involves

• Oversee and support the delivery of internal and external examinations
• Supervise a team of invigilators
• Ensure exams are conducted in line with official regulations and school policies
• Act as the main point of contact for the Examinations Officer during exam sessions
• Coordinate exam logistics
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Maintain a calm and professional environment for students

Checks & eligibility

• Willingness to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post
• Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Checks with past employers

What’s offered

• Opportunities for rewarding careers across the Ambition Education Trust
• Opportunities for personal and professional development across the Trust
• Joint training and sharing of best practice across the Trust