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Examination Invigilator for Access Arrangement Candidates

Examination Invigilator for Access Arrangement Candidates

UTC Reading

Crescent Road , Reading Berkshire RG1 5RQ

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Salary:
£8.60 per hour
Job type:
Part Time, Temporary
Start date:
Spring 2020
Apply by:
3 April 2020

Job overview

UTC Reading is seeking to recruit sessional hourly paid invigilators to assist the examination team in delivering paper based and computer based examinations at the UTC Reading. The post holder will provide reading/scribing for students on a one to one basis as well as undertaking the normal invigilation duties. Hours will be variable with a high demand over the summer period (May and June). Applicants should have good communication and organisation skills, and proven ability to be punctual and reliable. Basic IT skills would be an advantage.

Training will be provided on the College and the JCQ examination policies and procedures, therefore the ability to follow these procedures closely is essential.

Exam Invigilator Responsibilities:

• Assisting with setting up of the examination rooms such as laying out equipment and examination papers

• Announcing awarding body regulations to large groups of students

• Patrol the Exams room quietly and unobtrusively to observe candidates, and ensure that candidates are obeying the Awarding Body regulations.

• Ensure constant, effective and sensitive supervision of candidates throughout the examination session.

• Record candidate attendance, and complete a seating plan of candidates for each examination and where required, a report detailing any instances or irregularity, misconduct or other unusual circumstance.

• Collect, distribute and return examination papers, scripts, stationary and other materials in

accordance with the College’s/Awarding Bodies instructions.

• Supervising students leaving the examination venues ensuring they leave in a quiet manner

• Ensuring that the College and JCQ policy and procedure is followed closely throughout the examination process

• Attend the Examinations office or other specified venue one hour prior to commencement of an examination session. And up to half an hour after an examination session ends, or at other time as instructed by the Examinations Team.

• Comply with all relevant Health & Safety Regulations and assist the college in the implementation of its own Health and Safety Policy wherever possible.

• Comply with the College’s Equal Opportunities Policy. Exam Invigilator Essential Skills:

• Strong communication skills able to liaise with academics and students daily

• Extremely patient and able to stay vigilant throughout an exam period

• Organised and excellent time management skills

Professional Conduct

All staff are expected to:

• Attend training sessions relevant to the performance and execution of the duties of their post

• Give good notice of any absence in line with the College’s Absence Management Policy

• Make the most efficient and effective use of human, financial and material resources, being aware of budget implications

• Be aware of and responsive to the changing nature of the College, adopt a flexible and pro- active approach to work and contribute to a range of cross-college initiatives to facilitate the delivery of key business objectives

• Participate in the development of a responsive student centred approach to service delivery.

• Ensure compliance with all College policies, procedures and regulations and assist in the implementation of decisions of the Corporation, working within any legislation to which the College is bound by law

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About UTC Reading

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  • UTC Reading
  • Crescent Road, East Reading
  • Berkshire
  • RG1 5RQ
  • United Kingdom
+44 118 9381020

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Located in Reading, Berkshire, UTC Reading is a co-educational University Technical College. The school offers places to students in years 10-13. UTC Reading covers a large culturally diverse catchment area, a fact reflected in its student intake. The school was founded in 2013, and exists on a modern campus. As such the school can boast of an extensive range of modern facilities, with dedicated buildings for each subject as well as modern industry-sponsored learning labs.

Executive Principal

Wayne Edwards

Head of School

Jennie Thomson

Values and Vision

University technical colleges are a new type of school in which the curriculum is geared heavily towards employability and skills. UTC Reading is heavily focused on engineering and computer science, providing a high-quality curriculum in co-operation with industry partners. The school works closely with a number of external bodies such as the University of Reading, Microsoft and Network Rail. This is intended to ensure that students are able to maximise their employability and relevance in the modern workplace. Although engineering and computer science are the main focuses of the school, UTC Reading does still offer a strong wider curriculum with subjects such as humanities and languages.

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