Impact North West Schools Ltd are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.
Impact North West Schools (INWS) is a rapidly expanding independent special school situated in Birkenhead. In addition to providing an education for our students, we also run an Examination Centre for private candidates who range from 16 years of age to adults.
Our school is dedicated to providing exceptional experience for all our private examination candidates, by offering a calm and reassuring environment in which to sit their examinations with us.
We are seeking a team of Examination Invigilators who will work on an ad-hoc basis. Although flexible arrangements can be made to suit individual availability, we are looking for candidates who can commit to working throughout all our exam seasons which run in November, May and June.
In order to be successful in this role you will need to have excellent organisational skills, an ability to communicate effectively and have excellent interpersonal skills. Some invigilation will involve candidates using computers so good IT skills are essential. Overall, the Invigilator should be confident and have a reassuring presence in the room.
This post involves regulated activity with children. The successful candidate will be responsible for the welfare of pupils during what can be a stressful time for them. As such you must be fully aware of all safeguarding policies and procedures and the application of those in this role.
Responsibilities
* Supervise examinations, working in accordance with all regulations, policies and procedures to maintain the integrity and security of the examination season.
* Safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all candidates in the examination room.
* Read out the instructions to all candidates at the start of each examination.
* Ensure the register is complete and alert the office staff of any absentees.
* Ensure access arrangements are carried out - this can include prompting candidates, reading to candidates and writing for candidates
* Organise the collection of all examination materials before any candidates are dismissed at the end of the exam.
Requirements
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Good IT skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* A good rapport with young people is essential.
* Be confident and have a reassuring presence in the examination room.
* Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous but not essential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Language:
* English (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person