The Priory School

Shrewsbury

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 18,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Priory School in Shrewsbury is seeking an Exam Invigilator to support fair and secure assessments in line with JCQ guidance.

You will supervise candidates, manage attendance, handle queries, and ensure papers and materials are kept secure before, during and after examinations, with training provided.

The role offers straightforward entry, reliable hours, and the opportunity to contribute to a high-standard examination process within the school community.

Responsibilities

To conduct examinations in accordance with JCQ, awarding body and Examinations Officer instructions.
To play a "Key Role" in upholding the integrity of the external examination/assessment process (JCQ ICE 6).
To report to the Examinations Officer prior to each exam session.
To keep exam papers and materials secure before, during and after exams.
To ensure exam rooms are set out to standard.
To admit candidates into exam rooms.
To identify, seat and instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams.
To distribute the correct exam papers and materials to candidates.
To deal with candidate queries.
To supervise candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams.
To keep disruption to a minimum.
To deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively.
To record/report any disruption or irregularities.
To complete attendance registers.
To deal with candidate queries.
To dismiss candidates from the exam room.
To check that the names on the scripts match exactly the details on the attendance register (JCQ ICE 6).
To securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the exams officer.
To undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the Examinations 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).
Exams-related administrative tasks.
Ensure all training is maintained and up to date in accordance with JCQ regulations.
Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school.
Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Be aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all.
Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the School and Trust.
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training and learning activities as required.
The postholder is required to declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them.
The postholder may be required to carry out any other duties that the Headteacher feels is commensurate with the post.
Help keep knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on your own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness.
Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school.
Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Examinations Officer instructions.
To play a "Key Role" in upholding the integrity of the external examination/assessment process (JCQ ICE 6)

Before Exams

To report to the Examinations Officer prior to each exam session
To keep exam papers and materials secure before, during and after exams
To ensure exam rooms are set out to standard
To admit candidates into exam rooms
To identify, seat and instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams
To distribute the correct exam papers and materials to candidates
To deal with candidate queries

During Exams

To supervise candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams
To keep disruption to a minimum
To deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
To record/report any disruption or irregularities
To complete attendance registers
To deal with candidate queries

After Exams

To dismiss candidates from the exam room
To check that the names on the scripts match exactly the details on the attendance register (JCQ ICE 6)
To securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the exams officer.

Other

To undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the Examinations 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)
Exams-related administrative tasks
Ensure all training is maintained and up to date in accordance with JCQ regulations
Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school

Other Responsibilities

Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Be aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the School and Trust
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training and learning activities as required

The postholder is required to declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them

The postholder may be required to carry out any other duties that the Headteacher feels is commensurate with the post. Whilst every effort is made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

This job description is subject to review by the Headteacher, in negotiation with the post holder at any time.

Help keep knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on your own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness;

Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school

Other Responsibilities

Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Be aware of and comply with all schools policies and procedures
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the Schools and Trust
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training and learning activities as required