Examination Supervisor Ysgol Friars, Bangor
Listed on 2026-03-07
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Education / Teaching
Exam Invigilator / Test Proctor, Education Administration
Reference: 25-30357
Job title:
Examination Supervisor Ysgol Friars, Bangor
Directorate:
Education Service:
Schools
Closing date: 19/03/2026 12:00
Job type/
Hours:
Casual
Salary:
See Job Advertisement
Location(s):
Ysgol Friars, Bangor
This is an advertisement for the post of a Casual Exam Invigilator at Ysgol Friars, Bangor for which the ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and English is essential. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Council will require a Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate from the successful applicant before they can start in this position.
Job DescriptionJOB Description - Examination Invigilator
The purpose of this role is to ensure that candidates have an equal, safe and secure environment in which to sit their examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications guidelines for conducting examinations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To supervise candidates entry into the examination room
- To direct candidates to their designated seat
- To make sure candidates are aware that they are under examination conditions
- To open and distribute exam papers to candidates
- To start an examination and read out any erratum notices
- To complete an attendance register
- To make sure that candidates are aware of the start and finish time of the examination
- To ensure that the examination regulations laid down by the Examination Boards & Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) are observed
- To be vigilant, but not intrusive throughout the period of the examination
- To distribute additional paper/equipment as required
To finish an examination - To collect exam papers and exam scripts at the end of the examination as directed
- To supervise the orderly exit of candidates from the examination room
- To return completed exam papers, exam scripts and exam stationery to a secure area at the end of an examination
- To invigilate any practical examinations (i.e. Science, Art) as requested by the EO
- To assist in other activities as may reasonably be requested by the centre from time to time
The Invigilator's Role
The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) has an instructions document for conducting examinations. The JCQ document describes the role of an invigilator and this is listed below:
An invigilator is the person in the examination room responsible for conducting the exam. They have "a key role in upholding the integrity of the external examination/assessment process".
Invigilators should:
- Ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities
- Ensure the security of the examination beforehand, during and afterwards
- Prevent possible candidate malpractice
- Prevent possible administrative failures
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