Examination Invigilators

Each academic year we require a team of responsible people to assist the head of the department in ensuring JCQ, CAIE and IBO regulations are strictly upheld throughout the summer external examinations season, invigilating A Level, IB and (I)GCSE examinations during late April, May, and June. Invigilators are also required for mock examinations which are taken by A level, IB and (I)GCSE candidates in January.

Other opportunities to invigilate occur throughout the academic year, including for university admissions tests, school admissions tests, languages, and music exams. Invigilators are required to attend initial training, and an annual update session, usually in the autumn term prior to mock examinations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

•  To ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations and maintain the security of examinations at all times.
• To follow directions given by members of the King’s examinations team and notify the examination administrators of any concerns and queries as soon as possible.
• To instil and maintain a calm and quiet environment in the examination room.
• To invigilate actively and not engage in discussion in examination venues.
• To assist in the setting up of examination venues, along with distributing examination stationery and papers in accordance with JCQ/IB guidelines.
• To deal with candidate queries as they arise and with examination irregularities in accordance with JCQ/IB guidelines.
• To assist in the registration of candidates and the recording of late arrivals.
• To manage access arrangements for pupils awarded arrangements such as extra time, rest breaks or word processors in accordance with JCQ/IB guidelines.
• To supervise/escort candidates to and from examination rooms when in clash supervision or during a toilet break to ensure that no unauthorised materials are referred to by a candidate during an examination or an escorted/supervised break.
• To collect and collate examinations scripts at the end of an examination as requested by the examinations team and in accordance with Awarding Body guidelines.
• To supervise candidates when leaving an examination and ensure they depart in a quiet and orderly manner.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be well organised, accurate, flexible and able to work well under pressure.
• Be a confident, assured communicator, both in written and verbal form.
• Have a personable but professional and business like manner.
• Possess an excellent work ethic, including good time-keeping.
• Be able to relate well to pupils.
• Preferably have previous experience of working in an educational environment.
• Have the ability to work both as a member of a team and independently.
• Be fully in sympathy with the aims and objectives of King’s College School.
• Be computer literate.
• Be available for the minim of 5 sessions per week during the January mocks and summer external examinations.

The ideal level of commitment during the January mocks and summer external examinations would be for at least 5 sessions per week (AM or PM a session).

If you are interested in our Examination Invigilators opportunity, please visit our website to find out more and apply.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 11th October 2023.

Interviews will take place at King’s on Thursday 19th October 2023 at 2pm.

King’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.