Job Description
The Casual Exam Invigilator role is an exciting addition to the Gloucester Academy Team.
Main purpose of the role
To supervise individual and/or groups of students undertaking school examinations in accordance with
the legal and school requirements.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
● To assist the Examinations Officer in the smooth and efficient administration and running of
examinations.
● Being Available for additional Training Meetings if required.
● Closely following and enforcing the school and exam board procedures and regulations including
being familiar with the “Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations” as provided by the
Examinations Boards.
● Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising
them about possessions permitted in examination venues.
● Ensuring candidates do not talk once inside the venue.
● Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with
examination irregularities in accordance with procedures.
● Checking attendance during examinations.
● Recording details of late arrivals and early leavers and collecting scripts from early leavers.
● Escorting candidates from venues during the examination as required and supervising candidates
whilst outside examination venues.
● Escorting candidates on toilet breaks and ensuring no unauthorised material is consulted and that
examination regulations are observed at all times.
● To ensure that any minor behaviour issues are dealt with in line with school policy and that any
breaches of Examination Code of Conduct are reported to the Examinations Officer immediately.
● Collecting, collating and delivering scripts at the end of the examinations in accordance with strict
procedures.
● 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.
Gloucester Academy 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 checks with previous employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).