Exam Invigilators

We are seeking conscientious and flexible individuals to expand our pool of Exam Invigilators. Exam Invigilators work alongside the Exams Officer in the running of all public and internal examinations at the school throughout the academic year. The post would be ideally suited to applicants who are highly organised, can follow instructions accurately and have strong attention to detail. They should also have good numeracy and literacy skills and have the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Experience of exam invigilating is not required and full training will be provided. This is a casual contract and working hours will be negotiated for each exam period. To support the day-to-day operation of examination venues which will include (but is not limited to):

• To assist in the preparation of the examination room ensuring that it meets the JCQ requirements.
• Assisting with setting up for examinations by transporting equipment and examination papers to venues and laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures.
• Closely follow and enforce exam procedures and regulations.
• Assist candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted inside examination venues.
• Ensure candidates do not talk once inside the examination venues.
• Invigilate during examinations; deal with queries raised by candidates and deal with exam irregularities in accordance with strict procedures.
• Checking attendance during examinations.
• Record details of late arrivals and early leavers and collect scripts from early leavers.
• Ensure that candidates are aware of the start and finishing times of examinations.
• Escort candidates from examination venues during the examinations as required and supervise candidates whilst outside examination venues.
• Escort candidates on toilet break ensuring no unauthorised material is consulted and that examination regulations are observed at all times.
• Report any breach of examination rules to the responsible person immediately and the Examinations Officer.
• Assist candidates as appropriate with additional supplies of paper and stationery.
• Collect, collate and deliver scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of script envelopes.
• Supervise candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the venue without authorisation and that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner.

We offer a supportive working environment within a brilliant team, ample opportunities for personal career development, a comprehensive staff wellbeing service including on-line GP access and free gym facilities on site.

St Joseph's has been serving the local community for over 90 years and was one of the founding schools of the growing Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. The Mater Christi MAT is a family of primary and secondary schools living and learning together for the common good of our children, families and communities. St Joseph's is ideally located for easy access to the Lake District and everything the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer.

It is also within easy commuting distance form the popular market town of Cockermouth. St. Joseph's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.