Exam Invigilator

We are seeking to appoint Examination Invigilators on a casual basis to assist with internal and external exams.

Whilst the role is offered on a casual basis, hours will be agreed with the successful candidates in advance, and there will be an opportunity to work regularly during the School’s examination periods. Full training will be provided for the successful candidates.

Job Purpose Key Tasks & Responsibilities

The day-to-day duties will be varied and will include the following:

Main duties:

• To conduct examinations in accordance with the examinations awarding bodies

• To have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examination/assessment process

Before exams:

• Report to and be briefed by the Exams Officer prior to each exam session

• Keep confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams

• Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements

• Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal exam conditions

• Identify candidates and seat candidates according to the required arrangements

• Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates

• Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams

• Deal with candidate questions

• Start exams

During exams:

• Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams

• Keep disruption in exam rooms to a minimum

• Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively

• Record/report any incidents, disruption or irregularities

• Complete attendance registers

• Deal with candidate questions according to the regulations

After exams:

• Instruct candidates in finishing their exams and collect exam scripts and exam materials

• Dismiss candidates from the exam room

• Check candidates’ names on scripts, match the details on the attendance register

• Securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the Exams Officer

Other tasks:

• Undertake training, update and review sessions as required

• (prior to invigilating any exam in a new academic year) Undertake relevant online invigilator training and assessment for that academic year

• Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the Exams Officer, for example

• centre supervision of exam timetable clash candidates between exam sessions

• facilitating access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe etc. (full training will be provided)

• other exams-related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper security by supporting the ‘second pair of eyes check’

Person Specification

The successful person will:

• Support the efficient delivery of exams to candidates, ensuring that relevant procedures and guidelines are adhered to at all times.

• Be flexible in their approach to working hours and arrangements.

• Demonstrate strong communication skills and be able to work under pressure.

• Demonstrate initiative, strong attention to detail and sound administrative skills.

• Be able to work as a team.

• Excellent organisational, communication and administrative skills.

• Be friendly and confident.

• Be reliable, punctual and self-motivated.

• Have an approachable and empathetic demeanour.

• Actively promote the Stonyhurst ethos as set out in the Stonyhurst mission statement.