Invigilators (Casual) Swansea, Wales
Job description
Available Job Today About us:
Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning. We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners. We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff.
At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home.
The role:
Responsible for conducting examinations in the presence of the candidates, to Awarding Body regulations.
Invigilators have a key role in upholding the integrity of the external examination and assessment process. Examinations can come in the form of a written paper, online, or controlled assessment
- Casual contract of employment - Variable hours
- £10.90 per hour
- Location: across college sites (Tycoch, Gorseinon, Sketty Hall, Jubilee Court and Llwyn y Bryn)
Key Responsibilities:
- Setting up the examination venues by placing candidate numbers, identification labels, booklets, examination papers, stationery and equipment at desks in accordance with strict procedures. For online exams, you will also need to log on each computer, ensuring the correct exam board software is displayed.
- Implementing the exam rules and regulations and remaining vigilant throughout the examination duration.
- Assisting the candidates before, during and after the examination by directing them to their seats, advising them about possessions permitted at examination venues and dealing with queries raised by candidates.
- Invigilating carefully, making sure that candidates do not talk inside examination venues and also responding to any examination irregularities immediately.
About you:
- A minimum of 5 GCSE passes (grades A-C) including Maths and English or equivalent.
- Good accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to follow prescribed regulations / processes
- Strong team player
Benefits for you:
- Free Parking
- Discounted study opportunities on College programmes
- A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2023)
- View more benefits here: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/benefits-and-wellbeing
We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.
If you wish to continue your application journey using Welsh Language, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh Language applications as we recognise the importance of delivering services in Welsh, and the need to grow our bilingual workforce.
Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales.
Please note that we are expecting a high volume applicants for this vacancy. If we do, we may close the post before the specified date, therefore an early application is recommended.
