Examination Invigilators

Position

Examination Invigilators play an important role in the effective running and delivery of examinations. The role will primarily involve the supervision of candidates for Public Examinations taking place in April, May and June;
Internal and Mock Examinations from the beginning of January and start of June for two weeks each year. There is an occasional need for invigilators outside of these core times to support our Modern Language and Admissions departments.

The role of Invigilator is to assist with the conduct and supervision of the School’s public examinations to ensure that they are carried out in accordance with the JCQ, Cambridge International and awarding body statutory rules and regulations.

Examination Invigilators will be required to undertake various duties associated with all the different types of examinations the school runs at all levels of qualifications and of varying durations. This will primarily involve supervision of candidates for GCE, GCSE and IGCSE Public Examinations;
Internal Examinations, Mock Examinations and on occasion Entrance Tests as part of our Admissions process.

Main Responsibilities

• Be part of a team of invigilators in a large venue, with one or more Lead Invigilators in charge of up to 320 candidates. Supervision ratio of 1:30/1:20 candidates
• Support a Lead Invigilator in a separate room for students requiring specific support in the form of an access arrangement
• Support word processing examinations in a dedicated computer room
• Provide 1:1 invigilation for a candidate requiring individual supervision
• Invigilation of candidate requiring a scribe or reader or other specific arrangements to assist candidates with SEN
• Arrive promptly, up to 1 hour before the start of an examination session
• Be fully conversant with the JCQ, Cambridge International and independent Awarding Board rules and regulations and the procedures as documented in the Examinations Invigilator Handbook
• Have read all examination policies and procedures
• Maintain a calm and reassuring presence and be empathetic to the needs of the students
• Take instruction from the Public Examinations Officer, Deputy Examinations Officer or Lead Invigilator as to the duties allocated to you during the examination session
• Notify the Lead Invigilator if a candidate raises a concern or problem regarding the examination paper or if you have any concerns over candidate behaviour, malpractice or any other issue
• Provide a written report in the event of an incident and attend regular update/examination meetings during the academic year
• Be prepared to work at very short notice to cover an absence or to meet operational needs
• Read and understand the School’s Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education policy
• Be familiar with the School’s fire evacuation and lockdown procedures
• To act as Fire Marshal and First Aider as required. Training will be provided.
• Any other reasonable tasks required by The Headmaster and/or Bursar in association with the above role.

• Be able to follow instructions and be consistent in approach to invigilation
• Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable and punctual with the ability to work as part of team or independently, as required
• Ability to work under pressure, remain calm and be empathetic to a candidates’ needs whilst remaining compliant to regulations
• A sense of responsibility, the ability to pay attention to detail and remain vigilant for long periods of time
• A willingness to undertake additional tasks, as required
• Confidence and willingness to ask questions
• Eager to learn, complete and actively engage in training sessions provided, and attend Team INSET Meetings as necessary
• Demonstrate discretion and compliance with the provisions of data protection law and the School’s own privacy policies treating all exam materials and candidate information as confidential, using such information in an appropriate manner and at all times
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the principles of equality and diversity
• An understanding of the need for confidentiality and Data protection in line with GDPR
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