Lead Examination Invigilator (Casual)

New Hall School; Boreham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits & CPD

Lunch in term time

Discounted New Hall Sport Club

Job summary

New Hall School is seeking a Lead Examination Invigilator (casual) to lead a team of invigilators, supervise examination venues, and ensure compliance with examination procedures.

The role includes setting up venues, directing candidates, collecting scripts securely, and coordinating with the Examinations Manager. Prior invigilation experience and a commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous invigilation experience.
• Experience in a School or similar educational environment.
• Clear understanding of the aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of invigilators within an examination venue and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Assist in setting up examination venues.
• Direct candidates to seats and check prohibited items.
• Collect and collate scripts securely and pass to Examinations Manager.
• Foster a safe, positive environment for students and staff.
• Attend team meetings and training (INSET).

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Job description

New Hall is seeking a highly organised and reliable individual to join our team as a Lead Examination Invigilator (casual). Examinations are a vital part of our students' academic journey, providing a fair and consistent way to assess learning and achievement. As Lead Invigilator, you will play a key role in upholding the integrity of the examination process, ensuring that examinations are conducted in a calm, supportive, and secure environment. This is a critical position that supports both staff and students, helping to create the best possible conditions for success during this important time. Working with the Examinations Manager and a wider team of invigilators, you will support the smooth running of examinations, including the supervision and setting up of examination rooms and providing efficient administration. This is a causal contract which would include attendance of team meetings and training including INSET.

• to manage international admissions enquiries, providing a professional, responsive and high-quality service from initial contact through to enrolment, and ensuring timely, accurate and courteous communication with prospective families and agents
• to lead a team of invigilators within an examination venue and to ensure all invigilators are aware of their roles and always adhere to examination procedures
• to be familiar with and to understand the rules set out in the JCQ publication 'Instructions for Conducting Examinations'
• to assist in the setting up of examination venues
• to assist candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and ensuring that no items have been brought to the examination room which are not permitted. Any items collected from/handed in by students should be stored securely and passed to the Examinations Manager for later collection
• to work co-operatively to create a safe, purposeful and positive working environment for students and staff
• to collect and collate scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with examination procedures and to ensure they are kept secure and passed directly to the Examinations Manager
• to foster good working relationships based on care, trust and respect
• to have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school
• to have previous invigilation experience
• to have previous experience of working in a School or similar educational environment
• to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills for working with students, staff and families
• to have excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• to demonstrate a high level of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail
• to be able to manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively, and work under pressure
• to show commitment to supporting student wellbeing and pastoral care

What New Hall offers:

• Excellent benefits & CPD
• Lunch without charge in term time
• Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School's conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300. Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall's Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City. Early applications are encouraged.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement. All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview. As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). New Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.