Casual Exam Invigilator

Exam Invigilator (Casual)DetailsJob Title: Casual Exam Invigilator
Salary: £11.97 per hour
Hours: Casual
Responsible to: Exams officer
Closing Date: Monday 22nd January 2024 at 9.00am
Job Purpose: To provide an efficient invigilation service in order to provide the best conditions possible for candidates and to prevent any breach of the rules under which examinations are conducted.This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).
The main examination period takes place between mid-May and the last week of June with other smaller sessions occurring in January and November. The main duties would include:
To work under the direction of the Exams Officer and, in conjunction with fellow invigilators, ensure an alert and comprehensive supervision of candidates.
Assisting with setting up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in strict accordance with agreed procedures.
Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats, advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues and ensuring that they do not talk inside examination venues.
Invigilating during examinations by unobtrusive patrolling around the examination room, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in strict accordance with agreed procedures.
Completing attendance registers neatly during examinations.
To report immediately to the examinations team any instances of cheating or suspected cheating or any other improper behaviour.
Escorting candidates from venues during the examinations as required. Supervising candidates whilst outside examination venues, for example, whilst in ‘quarantine’ due to examination timetable clashes.
Collecting and collating scripts at the end of the examination in strict accordance with agreed procedures.
Supervising candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the venue without authorisation and ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner.
To work in the bag storage room, as necessary (this will involve some lifting).
To undertake any necessary training and professional development relevant to the post.
To ensure the application of the College’s policies and procedures with regard to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of young people.
To operate within all relevant College policies including Health and Safety.
To follow the College’s administrative procedures.
To undertake such other duties, as may be reasonably required by the Line Manager, Examinations Department or the Head of College or members of Leadership Team acting on the Head of College’s behalf.About usAt Beauchamp College we believe that education has the power to create new and exciting life chances for young people and we are passionate about seeing them being able to thrive academically, socially and emotionally regardless of their background. Beauchamp College aims to play a part in preparing young people to be confident, resilient, mature, aspirational and active young people with a passion for learning.
Within the Lionheart Educational Trust, we offer a range of career progression pathways from ELSA training to Higher Level Teaching Assistants through to subject mentors and the possibility of pursuing teacher training through Lionheart Teach depending on previous qualifications.
As an employee in the Lionheart Trust you can avail from a range of employee benefits including:
The option to join Benenden Health Care
Salary sacrifice schemes for the cycle to work scheme and electrical equipment purchases
Golden Time - paid time off so you don’t have to miss out on special occasions
Free use of Lionheart Fitness; a state-of-the-art fitness suite with Freemotion iFIT equipment
Comprehensive CPD including external talks, part or fully-funded studies and access to the apprenticeship levy
Opportunities for career development across the Trust
Education and support staff discounts
Free parking across most of our sites
Whatever your chosen career direction in education, this is a great opportunity to join a friendly, staff and pupil centred employer of choice and positively shape our young people’s futures. Don’t hesitate – apply today and join our brilliant and inspiring team.