Exam Invigilators

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

• The ability to work in a team and work on your own initiative;
• Ability to communicate with students and members of staff clearly and accurately;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Ability to keep calm under pressure or during unexpected circumstances;
• Reliable and punctual;
• Tactful and understands confidentiality;
• Experience of working in a similar role would be advantageous but not a requirement;
• Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Overall Responsibilities

Invigilators are responsible for the correct running of examinations in the exam room, under the direction of the Examinations Officer and on occasions to the Senior Invigilator in accordance with the JCQ regulations.

Specific Responsibilities

Brief Outline:-

• Ensure examination room is set up correctly and candidates are seated according to the seating plan
• Check candidates have no unauthorised materials
• To start and finish exams as necessary and to aid in the issue and collection of question papers and answer booklets
• Indicate start and finish times on the board
• Register the candidates present on the Attendance List
• Patrol along the aisles, being vigilant at all times
• Respond to queries from Candidates
• To report immediately any breach of the Examination Code of Conduct by a candidate to the Examinations Officer or the Senior Invigilator
• Complete any training required for exam invigilators

Remuneration & Hours

The hourly rate is £12.21 (NLW) per hour plus statutory holiday pay.

The hours of work are agreed with the Examination Officer in advance of the exams.

In line with current regulation you will, if you are eligible, be offered a workplace pension through NEST.

Equal Opportunities

Old Swinford Services Ltd welcomes applications for employment from all sectors of the community.

Suitability to Work with Children

Old Swinford Services Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants are required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The School reserves the right to close the job advert early where sufficient applications have been received and so we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for the post.