Examination Invigilator

Examination Invigilator Sunderland, North East England, England

University of Sunderland
Full Time Sunderland, North East England, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

Supervise formal examinations of students ensuring they are conducted in an
appropriate manner, within correct time frames and that they meet relevant
regulations. Ensure consistent and safe examination environments to avoid
improper conduct, unfairness, advantage or disadvantage to any students at all
times

Key Responsibilities
and Accountabilities:

Pre-Exam

Arrival at exam venue no less than 30 minutes prior to designated start time

Lead Invigilators to collect exam papers from relevant campus ‘Collection Point’

Ensure exam room is set up correctly and all required materials are present,
including answer booklets and where applicable PCs are switched on

Admittance of students to exam room, oversee orderly seating and checking of
identification

Confidential distribution of exam papers

Deliver relevant exam requirements and regulations, including start and finish times,
in a clear and concise manner

Give formal permission for the exam to commence

During Exam

Ensure exam conditions are adhered to at all times

Monitoring students throughout the exam to ensure no malpractice, including no
talking, student interactions or other disruptions

Providing support where necessary should an emergency arise e.g. sick student,
fire evacuation


Answering any queries that a student may have about the exam

Fifteen minutes before the end of the exam, announce the time remaining

Give formal notification of the exam finishing and ensure all students cease with
immediate effect

Post-Exam

Oversee orderly exit of students, ensuring no exam materials are removed

Collection of all completed exam scripts, attendance slips and all remaining exam
stationary

Return completed exam scripts and attendance slips to the designated ‘Collection
Point’

University of Sunderland
Role Profile
Part 2

Requirements and Expectations

Knowledge and Understanding
  • Exam regulations
  • Disability Support exam policy
  • Campus exam collection/drop-off points
  • Campus layout and building locations

Skills and Ability
• Good communication and organisational skills

  • Ability to understand and apply detailed written instructions, while
maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
  • Work as part of a team and individually where required.
  • Act professionally at all times, adhering to the rules and regulations
of exam conditions
  • Maintain strict discipline standards for students
  • Remain calm and act with discretion, balancing the sensitive
handling of nervous students with effective supervision
  • Ability to act quickly and decisively, using your initiative, should an
emergency situation create disruption to the exam

Experience and Training
• No previous experience is necessary, general training will be

provided

  • Some exams may have very specific requirements, so bespoke
training will be given where required
  • Training may be delivered via guidance documentation, video or in
person, and will explore the requirements of the role and ensure
that each individual is aware of their responsibilities
  • Training will typically be delivered prior to each main exam period
(see below) for those that are new to exam invigilation, but there will
be opportunities for you to refresh your training on an annual basis
  • The most up-to-date guidance and regulations will be provided each
academic year to ensure your knowledge is always current
  • Your role as an Exam Invigilator can only commence once you


have received the necessary training

Time Commitments
• The University has two main exams periods in January (2 weeks)

and May/June (4-6 weeks), but there are various points throughout
an academic year when exams may also take place

  • Most exams typically last between 1-3 hours
  • You will need to attend up to half an hour before the exam and half
an hour afterwards
  • Exams that have disability support measures in place may have
additional time added on to the exam, e.g., 25% extra time
  • Exams are typically scheduled on a morning or an afternoon
  • We will always establish your availability before allocating you to
exams
  • All times formally required to work will be claimable

Date Completed: March 2023

Examination Invigilator
University of Sunderland

www.sunderland.ac.uk
Sunderland, United Kingdom
David Bell
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
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