Exam Invigilator

Bedlington Academy is a part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint an Exam Invigilator to join our dedicated team.

Bedlington Academy is a caring, friendly and inclusive school that is driven by a clear focus on learning and a desire to develop high aspirations in our students. Bedlington Academy is a loyal and close-knit community school where individuality is valued and where tolerance, acceptance and inclusiveness run deep.

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
• A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued

• Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal

• Be reliable, flexible, and readily available during main exam periods
• Have effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Can work well as part of a team
• Be proactive and self‑motivated
• Have a flexible approach to work

Post title:
Examination Invigilator
Responsible to:
Exams and Data Manager
Responsible for:
To ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations
Salary Band:
Grade 1, SCP3

To work under the direct instruction of the Data/Examinations’ Manager to ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations in an environment that enables students to perform to their best ability.

• Conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Bedlington Academy regulations and instructions
• Have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examination/assessment process

• Report to and be briefed by the exams manager prior to each exam session
• Keep confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams
• Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements
• Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal exam conditions
• Identify candidates and seat candidates according to the required arrangements; distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates
• Deal with candidate questions
• Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams
• Start exams

• Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams
• Keep disruption in exam rooms to a minimum and report any instances to the exams manager
• Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
• Record/report any incidents, disruption or irregularities; complete attendance registers
• Deal with candidate questions according to the regulations

• Instruct candidates in finishing their exams and collect exam scripts and exam materials
• Dismiss candidates from the exam room
• Check candidates’ names on scripts, match the details on the attendance register; securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the exams manager

• Undertake training, update and review sessions as required (prior to invigilating any exam in a new academic year)
• Undertake relevant online invigilator training and assessment for that academic year
• Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the exams officer, for example:
• Centre supervision of exam timetable clash candidates between exam sessions
• Facilitating access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe etc. (full training will be provided)
• Other exams‑related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper security by supporting the ‘second pair of eyes check’

• Experience of invigilation is not required as training in the role and duties of an invigilator will be provided
• Invigilators are required to declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them
• Invigilators are required to confirm their availability in advance of main exam periods
• Invigilators must confirm the confidentiality and security requirements surrounding…