Exam Invigilator

Hope Valley College is seeking to recruit Exam Invigilators to work with the existing team in the running of all internal and public examinations at the school.

The post would be ideally suited to applicants who have experience of working with young people, can be a role model to students and who are able to work flexible daytime hours. Full training will be provided and working hours allocated for each exam period.

The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities within the spirit of the school and trust policies and within the framework of legislation relating to academies and education, with particular regard to the statutory responsibilities of the trust and the governing body of the school.

The specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Support for the Examination Process

To work with the Examinations Officer/team to ensure the successful operation of the examinations process in school.

To be familiar with the guidance for invigilators and instructions provided for conduct of the examination by the Examinations Officer and/or relevant Examination Board.

To supervise the admission of candidates into the examination room and to help them find their allocated seats quietly and efficiently.

To distribute question papers, answer booklets and associated materials at the beginning of the examination and to collect them at the end.

To assist in the efficient timekeeping of the examination and ensure that a clock, visible to all candidates, is in the examination room and examination board instructions for candidates are displayed in line with legal requirements.

To ensure any minor behaviour issues are dealt with in accordance with school policy, report any breaches of the Examination Code of Conduct to the Examinations Officer/team immediately and make a record of the problem in the examinations incident book.

To ensure the examination room is clear and tidied for the next session and to check examination desks for any graffiti.

Support for Candidates

To supervise candidates in a quiet and unobtrusive manner to ensure that the regulations on conduct, communication etc. are strictly observed.

To respond to candidates’ queries in accordance with examination regulations.

To provide candidates with additional paper and/or equipment as necessary and in accordance with examination board regulations.

To escort and supervise candidates who may need to leave the examination room in an emergency.

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Work in a flexible way to respond to the needs of the trust and to fulfil other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role as and when required.

Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all.

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the trust/schools.

Participate in relevant training, other learning activities and performance management as required.

Team responsibilities: all staff are considered part of the overall trust team and may be required to provide assistance to colleagues in other areas from time to time commensurate with the role, skillset and grade.

From time to time, to meet the needs of the trust, you may be asked but not expected to work hours additional to your normal working hours. The trust will give you as much notice as possible and you will be paid/recompensed for such work. Situations where this might be required are, for example: relevant key school events such as open evenings, exam results days, trips, clubs, training etc.

The above duties are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake tasks, roles and responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned to them by the Headteacher.

The job description and allocation of particular responsibilities will be kept under review and may be amended via consultation with individuals, the governing body or board of trustees and/or senior leadership team as required. Trade union representation will be welcomed in any such discussions.