Exam Invigilator

The Sittingbourne School has an opportunity to appoint an Exam Invigilator.

Whilst no invigilator experience is necessary, the successful candidate will:

• Be able to work in a busy environment
• Be committed to maintaining a calm and supportive environment
• Have good communication skills
• Be reliable
• Be assertive
• Be honest, diligent and have integrity
• Have a flexible approach towards work

Main Responsibilities of an Invigilator

An invigilator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and fair conduct of examinations. Their primary responsibilities include:

Maintaining Exam Security:

Preventing cheating or other irregularities.

Ensuring that exam materials are handled securely.

Monitoring candidates to prevent them from accessing unauthorised materials.

Supervising Candidates:

Ensuring that candidates adhere to exam rules and regulations.

Answering candidate queries and providing clarification when necessary.

Maintaining a calm and orderly exam environment.

Timekeeping:

Monitoring the exam time and ensuring that candidates are aware of the remaining time.

Announcing the end of the exam and collecting exam papers.

Incident Reporting:

Reporting any incidents or irregularities that occur during the exam.

Following the school's procedures for dealing with such incidents.

Post-Exam Duties:

Assisting in the collection and secure storage of exam papers.

Completing any necessary paperwork or documentation.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.