JOB TITLE: Exam Invigilator
SALARY: £12.50 per hour (excluding holiday pay)
Hours: The hours are flexible; it may be possible to work full days or just morning or afternoon sessions to cover different combinations of hours during the exam period.
The need for exam invigilators is at its highest from October to February which is mock exam season and then April to July which is the main exam season. Although exams can fall outside this time too. Often you will be required for around 3 hours at a time, although this may depend on the exam as some may run longer or shorter than others.
CONTRACT TYPE: Temp
START DATE: Once DBS has been received and online training has been completed.
INTERVIEWS: ASAP
Main duties and responsibilities
- Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact with
- To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and The Ravensbourne School regulations and instructions from the Exams Officer.
- To have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examination/assessment process
- Preparing the exam hall and other exam rooms to ensure that it meets the JCQ requirements.
- Assist as directed with the movement of students – ensuring JCQ regulations are always maintained.
- As instructed from Exams Officer / Lead invigilator ensure all exam room paperwork has been completed accurately e.g register.
- Always supervise and observe candidates and be vigilant throughout the exam
- Assist with the collection of papers at the end of the examination
- Assist with the safe and timely dispatch of the completed scripts.
- Ensure the examination room is left in a reasonable state ready for the next examination
- Always ensure the security of question-and-answer papers. They should be taken directly to the Exams Officer, at the end of the exam
- Providing support where necessary should an emergency arise e.g. sick student, fire evacuation.
- Undertake training, update and review sessions as needed
- Ensuring that exam conditions are always adhered to.
The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition (as defined in the Equality Act 2010). Following consultation with you this job description may be changed by management to reflect or anticipate changes in the job which are commensurate with the salary and job title.
Orion Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Orion Education is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.