About this role
The job revolves around providing the best possible conditions for students to undertake examinations and to ensure they are conducted within the national guidelines and regulations.
The successful candidate would be joining the School's invigilator team, who are led by the Exams Officer. Invigilators work within the school on an ad hoc basis. Exams are taken at various times during the academic year so the work can be seasonal and as such there are no guaranteed hours. Working days and hours are flexible and the role requires invigilators to be reliable and punctual. The post requires DBS clearance.
Key responsibilities
Before Exams
Report to and be briefed by the Examinations Officer prior to each exam session.
Keep confidential exam question papers and material secure before, during and after exams
Assist in checking and setting up the examination room
Assist in admitting candidates into exam rooms and under formal exam conditions
Distribute the correct questions papers and exam materials to candidates as per instructions form the Examinations Officer
Instruct candidates of their expected conduct during the exams
Start examinations (where required) in accordance with JCQ regulations
During Exams
Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams
Deal with emergencies and irregularities effectively
Record/ report any incidents, disruptions or irregularities to the Exam Officer
Complete accurate attendance registers
Deal with candidate questions in accordance with JCQ regulations
After Exams
Collect exam scripts and exam materials
Dismiss candidates from the exam room
Check candidates from the exam room
Securely pack all exam scripts and match the details to the attendance register
Other tasks, as directed by the Exams officer may include:
Supervision of exam timetable clash candidates between exam sessions
Facilitation of access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe etc (full training will be provided)
Other exam-related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper scrutiny by supporting the JCQ ‘second pair of eyes check’
Carry out catch-up exam sessions for internal assessments
Be fully conversant or disclose confidential or personal information regarding candidates or the exam administration other than in the requirements of the invigilation
Undertake any training relevant to the role
Why work for us?
We operate with a collaborative faculty system covering the Humanities, with colleagues ready to support you.
We are located directly next to Chessington South train station, with direct trains into central London (Waterloo).
Our students are wonderful. They love the school, their teachers and learning.
£30 million state of the art modern facilities in an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school
Fantastic support from line managers and SLT who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive.
Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development in a successful family of schools within the Every Child Every Day Trust.
A school dedicated to well-being.. Increased length of October Half Term, workload reducing feedback strategies, Free gym membership, onsite childcare and more
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