Exams Invigilator

Our School 

The Gatwick School is an all-through school to Year 11, located just a few minutes south of London Gatwick Airport. 

Founded in 2014, our school is part of the Aurora Academies Trust, and has approximately 400 students in primary and 600 in the secondary phase. 

Under new leadership since September, the school has ambitious plans for creating the best possible experience for our students, equipping them with all the skills they need for success, both now and in the future. We want all students and staff to be proud members of our TGS family. 

At its core, The Gatwick School stands as two small schools, one BIG family. We believe in providing students with chances and choices, and a truly unique culture of inclusivity and ambition, which enables all to thrive. In this culture, all members of the TGS will have more chances, so they can have more choices in their future. 

Hours to be paid are the ACTUAL hours worked.

Main purpose and object of the role: To provide support to the examination process.

Main duties:

To support the Head Invigilator/ Examinations Team with the day-to-day operation of examination venues. This may include (but is not limited to):

* assisting with setting up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with the outlined procedures;

* assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues;

* ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside the examination venue;

* invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with strict procedures;

* checking attendance during examinations;

* recording details of early leavers and collecting their scripts;

* escorting candidates from the examination venue during the examinations as required, and supervising candidates whilst outside the examination venue;

* collecting and collating scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures; * assisting with the preparation of script envelopes;

* 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.

Other duties:

To assist the Examinations Team with other examination processes, such as (but not limited to):

* packing of examination papers, stationery and equipment prior to the examinations and the delivery to and from venues as appropriate;

* preparation of seating plans;

* delivering scripts to departmental and school offices.

Specific skills and knowledge

An understanding of examination processes desirable Effective oral/written communication skills essential Good numeracy skills essential

Personal attributes

Accuracy and attention to detail essential Flexible approach to work essential Ability to relate to academic staff and students essential Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines essential.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.