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We are the Government’s National College for Digital Skills and are passionate about educating, supporting and creating the next generation of digital pioneers.

We are a specialist digital college where all our students are passionate about tech and we are committed to supporting them to progress onto highly skilled roles in the digital sector. All students study computer science for at least 66% of their curriculum, with regular off-curriculum industry projects with partners such as King Games, Deloitte, Bank of America and Salesforce.

Our students achieve highly across all subjects and progress to an amazing range of destinations. In Summer 2020 these included: Deloitte, Vodafone, KPMG, Goldman Sachs, BT, BBC, Oxford University, Nottingham University, Queen Mary University and many more with over 70% progressing to their first choice destination.

Main Responsibilities:

To be aware of the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) exam requirements and JCQ “Adjustments for candidates with disabilities and learning difficulties Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments”

To assist the Chief Invigilator, Exams officer and/or Assistant Principal with the following:

• Seating students in the exam hall in an appropriate manner.
• Checking identification of all students.
• Maintaining exam conditions in the exam room.
• Ensuring that coats and bags are stored away from exam desks and are not accessible by students.
• Ensuring pencil cases are clear see-through, removing those that do not conform. Checking that calculators and calculator cases do not contain unauthorised material. Ensuring that student drinks have labels removed from bottles.
• Distributing papers and any other authorised materials to candidates.
• Supervising students in a quiet and unobtrusive manner.
• Responding to students' queries in accordance with exam regulations.
• Supervising students who need to be isolated between exams.
• Distributing additional paper/equipment as required.
• Collecting scripts at the end of the exam and sorting into attendance register order.
• Checking that the exam room is clear of litter or graffiti after the exam
• Read to or scribe for candidates following guidance laid out in JCQ “Adjustments for candidates with disabilities and learning difficulties. Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments”

Additionally

• Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training and personal development as required.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of access arrangements to ensure all students have the opportunity to participate in examinations.
• To demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to equal opportunities and diversity and to the standards of care for students.
• Be responsible for your own health and safety, as well as that of colleagues, students and the public.
• Cooperate with management, follow established systems of work, use protective equipment where necessary and report defects and hazards to management.

Variation to this Job Description

This is a description of the job as it is at present, and is current at date of issue. The job description will be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure that appropriate revisions are incorporated, and that it relates to the job to be performed.

Safeguarding

Ada, National College for Digital Skill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The post holder will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and references will be sought from previous employers prior to commencing employment

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Ada, National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity.

• To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity
• To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community
• To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction.
• To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation.
• To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.

Applicants with disabilities

We are keen to increase the number of disabled people we employ. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please contact us

Sponsorship

Sadly, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role so can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.

How to apply

Please complete the application form and include a cover letter addressing how you meet the person specification and email to [email protected] in the subject field please write “Application Invigilator position” followed by your name.

Thank you for your interest in this new opportunity at Ada. Good Luck!