Exam Invigilator

Exam Invigilators

• November Mocks and May/June Exams
• Could you spare a few weeks each year to support our students and earn some extra money? 
• Join our friendly team of Exam Invigilators at Weydon School. 
• Flexible paid work available during the November and May/June exam periods with full training provided.

The invigilator is the person in the examination room responsible for conducting a particular examination session in the presence of the candidates. Invigilators have a key role in upholding the integrity of the external examination/assessment process. OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST The role of the invigilator is to ensure that the examination is conducted according to JCQ and NCLT instructions in order to: 

• ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities

 • ensure the security of the examination before, during and after the examination 

• prevent possible candidate malpractice 

• prevent possible administrative failures 

Training will be provided. 

MAIN DUTIES Before exams 

• To report to the Exams Manager/Officer prior to each exam session 

• To keep exam papers and materials secure at all times • To ensure exam rooms are set out to standard JCQ regulations 

• Check seating plan against layout 

• To admit candidates into exam rooms, checking for unauthorised materials e.g. pencil cases, mobile phones etc. 

• To identify, seat, and instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams 

• To distribute exam papers and materials to candidates 

• To deal with candidate queries, without providing specific help or guidance During exams 

• To supervise candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams 

• To ensure that candidates do not communicate in any way after they enter the examinations hall 

• To keep disruption to a minimum • To deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively 

• To record/report any irregularities 

• To complete attendance registers 

• To complete the necessary paperwork during exams e.g. late arrivals etc 

• To deal with candidate queries, without providing specific help or guidance 

• Distribute extra equipment and stationary where required 

• Accompany candidates to the toilet where necessary After exams 

• To collect exam scripts adhering to the correct procedure, ensuring that these are checked against the attendance registers 

• To dismiss candidates from the exam room 

• To return exam scripts and other materials to the Exams Officer, ensuring security at all times 

• Clear the exam room for the next session Other 

• To attend training, refresher or review sessions, or complete electronic training as required 

• To be prepared to invigilate ‘on-screen’ assessments

 • To undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the Exams Manager/Officer, 

for example: 

- Supervision of clash candidates between exam periods 

- Providing support for candidates with access arrangements e.g. as a reader, scribe, prompter, word processor administration 

- Exams-related administrative tasks 

This is a casual position and, if successful in being appointed as an Invigilator, does not form a contract of employment with the Trust. The Trust has no obligation to offer hours and our invigilators have no obligation to accept work. You will be asked to provide your availability ahead of each exam series. However, it is recommended that if you have availability of less than 3 days per week or you are unavailable during May/June, applying is not recommended. The Trust reserves the right to amend the duties of an invigilator and the above is a guide for recruitment purposes. Full training will be provided on appointment.