Safeguarding
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Exam Invigilator or Reader Scribe
This role will be offered on a casual basis and there is no obligation on the school to provide work or on yourself to accept any work offered.
The prime objective of the post is to provide support to the Examinations team during the examination process, ensuring the fair and proper conduct of examinations in accordance with examination board regulations, in an environment that enables students to perform at their best and/or providing reading/scribing support to identified students with specific learning needs.
The role and responsibilities include:
- Assisting with setting up the examination room by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with specified procedures and ensuring the room layout is conducive to examination conditions and minimise distractions
- Checking attendance during examinations and recording details of late arrivals and early leavers
- Distributing and collecting examination papers/scripts/materials from candidates in accordance with examination procedures
- Supervising the entry and exit of candidates to and from the examination room; directing them to their seats and ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner and do not remove equipment or stationery without authorisation
- Invigilating during examinations, ensuring candidates do not talk once inside the examination venue and dealing with queries raised by candidates, closely following and enforcing exam procedures and regulations
- Remaining vigilant during the examination, in order to prevent any cheating or malpractices, reporting any malpractices or problems to the Examinations Officer
- Reading or Scribing for students with additional needs (educational/physical/medical), as directed by the Examinations Officer (as appropriate)
- Escorting candidates from venues during the examinations as required and supervising candidates while outside examination venues
- Dealing sensitively with candidates who have special arrangements
- Familiarising and adhering to the Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations issued by the Joint Council for General Qualifications Being available to work flexibly in ensuring that examination processes are completed at the end of each examination
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
- A good sense of humour, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
- Recent and relevant experience of working with young people
- The ability to work well both individually and as part of a team
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Salary & Benefits
Salary £13.95 per hour
Deadline and how to apply
Please note CVs will not be accepted. Please see application pack below.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check
Supporting documents
Job reference: BGS001
