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Examinations Invigilator

316a344

Glasgow, Scotland

1 day ago

20400 GBP ANNUAL

University of Glasgow

www.gla.ac.uk

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Sir Kenneth Calman

$100 to $500 million (USD)

College / University

Education


Job Description

Job Purpose
Exam Invigilators work as a team, supervised by Registry Exam Team. Invigilators facilitate the examination process; ensuring exams are carried out in accordance with university regulations and Registry procedures. Invigilators monitor students during exams and record breaches of university regulations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Registry Invigilators are expected to be fully available during the following exam periods: December (approx.11 days), April/May (approx. 25 days) and August (approx. 15 days). Dates for this academic year are available on the Registry webpage: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/registry/staff/exams/dates/

Invigilators facilitate the exam process across all university campuses and external venues e.g., SEC and Kelvin Hall. Post holders may also be required to cover other Registry duties as necessary. Full training will be provided.

Post holder duties include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Ensure exam procedures and processes are implemented under the direction of the exams team.
  • Ensure university regulations and Registry instructions are observed
  • Carry out all duties relating to invigilation in various venues under the direction of the exams team
  • Assist facilities staff to distribute exam materials
  • Assist students entering exam venues, direct them to seats, advise they are under exam conditions and read out exam announcements
  • Actively monitor and patrol venues ranging from 1 student to 650+ students, during shifts of 2 - 7 hours
  • Deal effectively and efficiently with issues during examinations relating to; students, exam documentation, venues etc.
  • Escort students from venues during exams as required (toilet breaks, illness etc.) ensuring students are supervised while outside the venue
  • Identify and deal with suspected breaches of university regulations, confiscate prohibited material and accurately complete incident reports
  • Collect, and tally examination material at the end of each exam, ensuring paperwork is readied for collection
  • Maintain the integrity of all exam documentation, storing confidential documents (e.g., disability information), securely and out of sight
  • Manage the departure of students from venues after exams, ensuring they leave in an orderly and quiet manner
  • Accurately complete all Registry and Student Conduct paperwork at each exam and return securely to the Exams Team
  • Carry out front and back-office administration as required
  • Maintain communication with Registry out-with exam diets, adhere to all deadlines, regularly check University email, complete Moodle submission as required etc.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential
A1 A good general education
A2 A confident, professional approach to work, with an emphasis on; flexibility, reliability, and attention to detail

Desirable:
B1 An understanding of the key issues involved in exam invigilation
B2 Awareness of disability issues and people who require additional support

Skills

Essential:
C1 Ability to demonstrate IT skills; specifically; Microsoft Office packages, Outlook and accessing online systems
C2 Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to deliver instructions and information clearly, both verbally and in writing
C3 Ability to use initiative, reacting calmly to unexpected or stressful situations, and resolving issues within the framework of university regulations and Registry processes
C4 Ability to demonstrate excellent observational skills and to remain focussed for long periods while patrolling large exam venues for 1-3 hours
C5 Ability to follow regulations, work effectively within defined procedures and to strict timeframes
C6 Ability to demonstrate organisational skills, especially when faced with competing priorities

Experience

Essential:
D1 Prior work experience with the ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake duties associated with the role of exam invigilator
D2 Experience of working both independently and as part of a team
D3 Experience of co-ordinating large groups of people
D4 Experience of dealing with large volumes of paperwork

Desirable:
E1 Experience of exam invigilation and/or experience of working in an educational environment
E2 Administrative or secretarial experience

Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 2, £20,400 per annum pro rata based on the number of hours worked.

This post is part-time (minimum of 100 hours over the academic year), and open ended.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community here.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.


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