Exam Invigilator United Kingdom
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Exams Invigilator
Accountable to: Head of School
Responsible to: Exams Manager andSLT Line Manager/s
Salary: £11.35 per hour
Employment Status: Flexible, zero-hours contract
Job Purpose
· To oversee and supervise examinations and to ensure that guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of the examination papers and procedures are followed during examination sessions.
· The duties detailed in this job description provide a summary of the main areas of responsibility. Other duties may be required within the detailed hours of employment at the direction of the leadership team
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in the setting up of examination rooms
Ensure all candidates receive appropriate examination question and answer papers
Be aware of any needs that candidates may have during an examination
Ensure answer scripts are collected in correct order and are supervised as required until they are delivered to the Exams Manager
Ensure candidates obey the regulations of an examination room as laid out in the examination guidelines.
Maintain security and confidentiality
Ensure no inappropriate items are brought into the examination room, such as mobile phones and other devices, revision notes or other paperwork unless told otherwise
Ensure all candidates are aware of the pre-exam start information and of any erratum notices that may affect them
Ensure there is no talking or disruption for the candidates once an examination has begun
Ensure Invigilators do not assist a candidate in any way during the examination under any circumstances
To undertake, or assist in, any other appropriate duties as may reasonably be requested by the school from time to time to assist with the efficient running of examinations
To supervise whole year groups, small groups or individuals during examinations
To act as a scribe to students as required
Communication and working with Colleagues:
Support and maintain collaborative, productive working relationships with all staff and professionals from outside agencies to support the effective running of the school
To attend training and development sessions where contracts permit
Personal Development:
Take responsibility for your own continuing professional development by using the school management system on a regular basis
To be aware of school procedures and comply with school policies
To follow the school Staff Sickness Procedure
Skills:
1. Promote the school’s aims positively
2. Demonstrate good personal relationships within a team
3. Demonstrate effective communication skills to a variety of audiences
4. Create a happy and effective working environment
5. Deal promptly and effectively with procedures
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Provide appropriate support for the department for all stakeholders
2. Engage in appropriate training to ensure the most effective techniques can be employed to support the school
3. Show commitment to the students so that they feel safe and supported
4. Ensure that the school’s safeguarding processes and procedures are followed and regular training attended
5. Adhere to the same high standards of dress as expected for students and dress smartly at all times (see staff handbook for more detailed information)
Additional Duties:
1. To take responsibility for your own professional development
2. To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive aims and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example
3. To engage actively in the performance review process
Other Duties
1. Be aware of and comply with all UST / school policies and procedures especially those relating to safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and GDPR / data protection.
2. To participate in performance management.
3. To take responsibility for own continuing professional development.
4. Support and maintain collaborative, productive working relationships with all staff and professionals from outside agencies to support students learning and well-being
5. To attend training and development sessions, as appropriate
6. Undergo Basic First Aid training and update courses, as required
The job description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular review as part of performance management.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Salary: £11.35 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
