Job Description
STANMORE COLLEGE
EXAMINATION INVIGILATORS
(Flexible - days and mornings/afternoons/evenings)
We are looking for Examination Invigilators to provide support in ensuring that the regulations and requirements of both the examination boards and the Corporation are met during examinations. Playing a key role of upholding the integrity of the examination process.
No previous experience is necessary, but applicants must be reliable and able to remain constantly alert for up to at least three hours, and principally be available during May and June.
Salary: £10.55 – Non-lead
£12.80 – Lead Invigilator
Application form and further details of the post available from the Stanmore College website following the link: https://stanmore.ac.uk/Vacancies or email [email protected]
Closing date for applications is 14th April 2023.
Interviews will take place on 21st April 2023.
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STANMORE COLLEGE
POST: EXAMINATION INVIGILATORS
(Flexible - days and mornings/afternoons/evenings)
REPORTING TO: EXAMINATIONS MANAGER
Job Summary
To take responsibility for an examination session (both paper based, and computer based) in the presence of candidates, including acting as reader, scribe or prompter, meeting appropriate examination board rules and regulations. To deal with emergencies and report all incidents and malpractice to the Examination Officer. To ensure the needs of the candidate are met throughout the examination.
To ensure and take ownership that paper/s are collected/distributed from the secure room and scripts are collected/despatched to the appropriate body.
Main Activities
1. To conduct examinations in accordance with the JCQ, awarding bodies and
Stanmore College instructions
2. To lead and take ownership of examinations on any given day/s, including administration duties as instructed by the Examination Manager
3. To invigilate all types of examinations, written, on-line and mocks
4. Ensure exam room (this includes PCs/laptops) is set out in accordance with JCQ regulations, including the correct distribution of question papers, or login details, displaying of posters and completion of notices for start and finish times.
5. Place desk cards for candidates as directed by the Lead invigilator or Exams
Manager
6. Take responsibility for students, including those requiring additional arrangements including acting as a scribe or reader or allowing extra time as necessary
7. To ensure all students are settled in a calm environment and candidates are aware of pre-exam start information and erratum notices, this includes starting the examination.
8. To ensure candidates are not helped in any way in completion of their examination papers and all devices are excluded from the examination room
9. To ensure at all times the safe custody of question papers, scripts and any other examination material
10. To deal with emergencies and report all incidents and malpractice to the
Examinations Manager
11. Supervise clash candidates as appropriate.
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12. Collect scripts and questions papers, collate them with the exam register and correctly return all material to the Examinations Office
13. Be aware of emergency procedures to follow in the event of a fire alarm or other incident or disruption
14. Assist with the despatch of examinations scripts as required.
15. Work flexibly within the examinations timetable, including covering unforeseen circumstances.
16. Assist with other events within the exams cycle, such as the distribution of results and certificate.
17. To undertake any other similar duties of this level as required by the Examinations
Manager
18. Flexible working patten, Exams are held throughout the Morning, Afternoon &
Evening.
19. Able to travel and invigilate at our Satellite Sites and offsite locations
General Responsibilities
- Undertake regular training sessions and attend and participate in update meeting, including giving feedback to colleagues and manager.
- Carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in compliance with the college’s equal opportunities policy
- Maintain confidentiality and observe GDPR and associated guidelines where appropriate.
- Maintain and awareness of Safeguarding and prevent and undertake training as required.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function commensurate with the grading and level or responsibilities of the post.
Closing date for applications is 14th April 2023.
Interviews will take place on 21st April 2023.
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STANMORE COLLEGE PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: EXAMINATION INVIGILATORS
Essential criteria
Criteria Possible source of evidence
QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent Written English and Reading Skills, GCSE
English Grade C/4 or above or equivalent Application form/ certification
EXPERIENCE OF
2 years’ experience in customer service and Application form/supporting communicating with others statement/ interview
Experience and/or ability in supervising large Application form/supporting numbers of people and/or students statement/ interview
Experience and/or ability of working with formal Application form/supporting rules and regulations statement/ interview
SKILLS:
Good administration and communication skills, both Supporting statement/ interview verbal and written
Effective IT Skills Application form/supporting statement/ interview
Commitment to and promotion of safeguarding the Supporting statement/ interview welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and an understanding of the safeguarding practices applicable to working within a college environment
Keen attention to detail Application form/supporting statement/ interview
Reliable/punctual Application form/supporting statement/ interview
ABILITY TO:
Confident with issuing instructions to students Supporting statement/ interview
Be flexible, have effective communications skills and Supporting statement/ interview be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in the exam room
Able to remain vigilant and have the ability to follow Supporting statement/interview and comply with complicated instructions and to remain so for three hours or more
Able to understand and implement College and Supporting statement/interview
Examination Board requirements (instructions
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provided).
Physically able to stand/move about for up to three Supporting statement/interview hours and carry boxes of examination papers.
Ability to remain calm and maintain authority Supporting statement/ interview
ATTITUDE:
Willingness to travel to other site locations if Supporting statement/Interview necessary
Confirmed availability for the exam sessions during Supporting statement/Interview
May/June
Willing to work under supervision as a member of an Supporting statement/Interview invigilation team, being flexible, well organised and the ability to respond to unexpected situations in a calm manner
Be committed to attend exam and college training Supporting statement/Interview sessions.
Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to Supporting statement/Interview undertake a DBS check
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Job Type: Temporary contract
Salary: £10.55-£12.80 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Middlesex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/04/2023
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