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Examination Invigilators - Readers and Scribes

School
Lytchett Minster School
Location
Poole, Dorset
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
Salary
£9.62 - £9.62 per hour
Start Date
To Be Confirmed
Expires
22nd April 2021 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1142756
Start Date
To Be Confirmed
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1142756

We are looking for enthusiastic and organised individuals to join our Exam Invigilation team. We are specifically seeking invigilators to act as readers and scribes. Invigilators will be employed on a casual basis. Hours are variable depending upon the exam timetable. The requirement for this exam season will be from 22nd June to 30th June and we would expect invigilators to be able to commit to being available during this period. Invigilators will also need to be available to undertake the necessary training in advance of this.

As a reader/scribe you will be required to carry out the below roles:


Reader:

• Read the exam paper or assessment materials accurately to the candidate.

• A reader may only read the instructions of the question paper(s) and questions and must not explain or clarify questions.

• A reader may repeat the instructions of the question paper or questions but only if the candidate requests the reader to do so.

• Where an examination paper is testing reading (e.g. in English) only the instructions must be read not individual questions or text.

• A reader must not advise the candidate regarding which questions to do, when to move on to the next question, nor the order in which questions should be answered.


Scribe:

• A scribe must write accurately, and at a reasonable speed, what the exam candidate has said.

• A scribe must draw or add to maps, diagrams and graphs strictly in accordance with the candidate’s instructions, unless the candidate is taking a design paper, in which case a scribe will only be permitted to assist with the written parts of the paper.

• A scribe must immediately refer any problems in communication during the examination to the invigilator.

• A scribe must not give factual help to the candidate or indicate when the answer is complete.

• A scribe must not advise the candidate on which questions to do, when to move on to the next question, or on the order in which questions should be answered.

• A scribe may at the candidate’s request, read back what has been recorded.

Successful candidates will work as part of a pool of casual invigilators and should have excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with issues calmly and effectively. It is essential that the post holder has the skills described above to be able to read and scribe for the students. Invigilators must be reliable, punctual, flexible and able to concentrate for long periods. Previous experience working within a secondary school environment would be an advantage. Full training will be provided.


Lytchett Minster is a successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with approximately 1500 students, 288 of whom are in the sixth form. The learning environment is stunning with extensive and beautiful grounds; the school site is comprised of South Lytchett Manor House together with a number of modern extensions including the Arts block and theatre. We pride ourselves on our high standards and positive ethos, the school is popular and highly regarded in the community.


The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and acceptable references.

Lytchett Minster School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.


Safeguarding Statement:

Lytchett Minster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and acceptable references.

Lytchett Minster School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. 

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