Urgent Exam Invigilator Required

Keystone Employment Group LLP; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is urgently seeking Examination Support Assistants to ensure the smooth operation of exam venues. This role is crucial for maintaining exam integrity, assisting candidates, and managing logistics before and during examinations. Ideal candidates will possess strong numeracy skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a dedicated team and play a vital role in the educational process, ensuring that all candidates have a fair and organized examination experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding of examination processes is desirable.
• Assist Examination Team with packing and delivery of exam materials.

Responsibilities

• Set up examination venues and maintain exam integrity.
• Invigilate exams and address candidate concerns.
• Collect and organize scripts at the end of each exam.

Skills

Good numeracy skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Effective oral/written communication skills

Flexible approach to work

Ability to relate to academic staff and students

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Job description

Urgently Hiring: Examination Support Assistants Needed to Ensure Smooth Exam Operations

Main Purpose of the Role:
To play a vital role in supporting the efficient and secure delivery of examinations.

Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking reliable and detail-oriented individuals to assist the Head Invigilator and Examination Team in the day-to-day running of exam venues. Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Setting up examination venues by arranging seating, distributing exam materials, and ensuring all equipment is in place following strict guidelines.
2. Supporting candidates upon arrival by directing them to seats and explaining rules regarding permitted items.
3. Assisting unregistered candidates who may not have allocated seating.
4. Maintaining exam integrity by ensuring silence and order in the examination room.
5. Invigilating exams, addressing candidate concerns, and reporting any irregularities per established procedures.
6. Recording attendance and managing early departures by collecting scripts and documenting necessary information.
7. Escorting and supervising candidates outside the venue when required.
8. Collecting and organizing scripts at the end of each exam, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.
9. Preparing script envelopes and handling exam materials securely.
10. Supervising candidate departure, ensuring materials are not removed, and maintaining a quiet, controlled exit process.

Qualifications: NA

Skills:

• Assist the Examination Team with other examination processes, such as packing of examination papers, stationery, and equipment prior to the examinations and the delivery to and from venues as appropriate.
• Preparation of seating plans.
• Delivering scripts to departmental and school offices.

Person specification desirable:

• An understanding of examination processes
• Effective oral/written communication skills

Skills and knowledge, essential:

• Good numeracy skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to relate to academic staff and students
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines