Job Description
All applicants must complete an application form, we cannot accept CVs.
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Salary/Grade: Grade 3 - £11.95 per hour (including holiday pay)
Responsible to: Examinations Manager
Working time:
Casual - as requested by the Exams Manager
Usually within the range 8.00am – 5.30pm
Must be available 3 full days or 5 mornings/afternoons per week during exam periods
Main Examination Sessions:
Examinations take place during certain weeks from November to April (inclusive), and then weekly during May and June (excluding college holidays)
Exam weeks will be notified in advance at the start of the academic year
Events:
Paid Invigilator Training Day – annually
Additional training on an adhoc basis – also paid
Main Purpose of the Post:
To be part of a team of invigilators to ensure the smooth running of ASFC internal and external examinations.
To ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations, at all times operating under the regulations laid down by the relevant authorities.
To perform the relevant administrative tasks before, during and after the examination with accuracy and in accordance with the regulations.
To work under the guidance of the Examinations Manager, the Examinations Administration team and more experienced Lead Invigilators as relevant.
On occasions to act as the sole invigilator in a venue.
When/if suitably trained, to act as the lead invigilator in a venue when required.
General duties and responsibilities:
· Attend an annual training session and update sessions as relevant.
· Have an excellent working knowledge of the relevant examination board regulations and the routines and procedures in operation at Ashton Sixth Form College. Perform all duties in accordance with the regulations.
· Perform duties as requested by the Lead Invigilator to ensure that the venue is prepared and ready for the arrival of candidates.
· Ensure candidates are admitted in accordance with the regulations and that they receive any help and support that may be needed prior to the start of the exam, including with PC-based examination set up.
· Once the exam has started, pay full attention to the task of invigilation and circulate around the venue at regular intervals. Be vigilant but avoid disturbing the candidates. At all times look out for candidates who may be committing malpractice or those who may be unwell or in distress. Report any issues arising to the Lead Invigilator.
· Assist at the end of each exam as requested by the Lead Invigilator, ensuring all scripts, unused stationery and question papers are collected from the candidates.
· Help with the dismissal of candidates - ensuring they leave the venue in silence and in an orderly manner.
· Continue to invigilate if necessary, ensuring the correct examination conditions are maintained for any extra time candidates or those in the same venue taking longer exams.
· Assist with post-exam administration as requested by the Lead Invigilator.
· If required, act as a runner between venues – delivering/collecting examination materials or candidates.
· Act as a supervisor for candidates if required.
· Maintain absolute confidentiality in all matters relating to the circumstances of candidates.
· Any additional tasks, as deemed appropriate to the level of work, and as requested by the Examinations Manager / Examinations administration team / Lead Invigilators.
Summary of additional Lead Invigilation duties and responsibilities (where relevant):
· Collect the secure materials, ensure they are checked and sorted and properly transport them to the relevant exam venue.
· Take charge of the set-up of the assigned examination venue so that it is ready for the arrival of candidates. Use provided checklists diligently to that end.
· Supervise and monitor the other invigilators in the venue and provide advice to them as necessary as the exam progresses.
· Call the Examinations Manager / Examinations administration team promptly over any serious issues during each session. Report other, more minor, issues at the end of a session.
· Stop each exam at the appropriate finish time and ensure all scripts, unused stationery and question papers are collected from the candidates.
· Ensure that all final checks are carried out before leaving the venue. Use provided checklists diligently to that end.
· Ensure all secure materials are returned directly to the examinations office.
All applicants must complete an application form, we cannot accept CVs.
Application forms can be found - www.asfc.ac.uk/job-vacancies
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £11.95 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/08/2023