Exam Invigilators

We are looking to recruit a number of dedicated and flexible, part-time, Exams Invigilators. Interviews will take place early/mid-September.

The purpose of the job is to supervise the conduct of Internal and External exams appropriately in accordance with agreed procedure, from the initial preparation of the exam venue to the preparation of the pupil scripts for despatch and tidying of the exam hall for the next session, at the end of the exam. Full training will be provided.

The duties are as follows;

• Prepare the exam hall or room in accordance with JCQ requirements (notices, clocks etc) and ensure all candidates are correctly seated with the correct papers and authorised materials.


• Ensure pupils are aware of exam conditions on entry and retrieve mobile phones, unauthorised materials etc prior to announcing the start of the exam.


• Record the start and finish times of exams accurately and visibly in the hall/room and ensure the attendance registers are completed.


• Actively monitor candidates during the exam, ensuring they adhere to exam regulations at all times.


• Deal with any queries as they arise e.g. regarding timings, suspected error on the paper, and manage the entry of late candidates and those requiring to leave the hall in accordance with the regulations.


• Ensure that accurate timekeeping is maintained and notify the candidates of the end of the exam, with due regard for extra time allowances.


• Assist in the collation and packing of scripts, ensuring that scripts are never left unattended, and in the preparation of the venue for further exam sessions.


On occasion the jobholder may be required to liaise with the subject teacher and/or the Exams Officer where a query raised by a candidate requires further expertise and professional judgement. Exams take place in both the large exam hall and, for pupils requiring special arrangements, in smaller rooms. Invigilators may specify which environment they prefer to work in and we will do our best to accommodate any preferences.

Person Specification

• Ability to communicate with staff and pupils clearly


• Ability to work to agreed instructions either as part of a team, or alone as agreed


• Common sense and initiative, as well as appreciation for the need for confidentiality


• Reliability and punctuality.


Terms & Conditions

• This is a part-time flexible hours role, for the internal and external exam periods.


• Exam sessions normally run from 9 am to 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday. Invigilators need to arrive 30 minutes before the start time in order to set up exam room/s.


• A refreshment break and/or lunch will be provided depending on hours worked


• Free parking is available on the College campus or adjacent road


• Hourly rate: £14.28


To apply for this vacancy, please visit Hurstpierpoint College | Employment Opportunities - Support Staff (hppc.co.uk) and complete an online application.

Hurstpierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.


• Ability to communicate with staff and pupils clearly


• Ability to work to agreed instructions either as part of a team, or alone as agreed


• Common sense and initiative, as well as appreciation for the need for confidentiality


• Reliability and punctuality.
  
  This is a part-time flexible hours role, for the internal and external exam periods.


• Exam sessions normally run from 9 am to 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday. Invigilators need to arrive 30 minutes before the start time in order to set up exam room/s.


• A refreshment break and/or lunch will be provided depending on hours worked


• Free parking is available on the College campus or adjacent road


• Hourly rate: £14.28