Exams Invigilator
By negotiation and agreement during exam seasons/internal exams throughout the academic year. AM sessions start at 9.00am, PM sessions start at 1.30pm, staff will need to be available at least 45 minutes prior to the exam start times.
The main exam season for 2025 is between 8th May and the 25th June.
General requirements
• Experience of invigilation is not required as training in the role and duties of an invigilator will be provided
• Invigilators are required to declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them
• Invigilators are required to confirm their availability in advance of main exam periods
• Invigilators must confirm the confidentiality and security requirements surrounding the invigilation process are known, understood and will be followed at all times
An Ideal candidate will:
• be reliable, flexible and readily available during main exam periods
• have effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• work well as part of a team
• be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms
• be able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people
• have basic IT skills (familiar with use of email, mobile phone messaging etc.)
Main Duties:
1. To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and The Bewdley School regulations and instructions
2. To have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examination/assessment process
During exams
• Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams
• Keep disruption in exam rooms to a minimum
• Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
• Record/report any incidents, disruption or irregularities
• Complete attendance registers
• Deal with Candidate questions according to the regulations
After exams
• Instruct candidates in finishing their exams and collect exam scripts and exam materials
• Dismiss candidates from the exam room
• Check candidates’ names on scripts, match the details on the attendance register
• Securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the exam officer
Other tasks
• Undertake training, update and review sessions as required
• (prior to invigilating any exam in a new academic year) Undertake relevant online invigilator training and assessment for that academic year
• Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the exams officer, for example:
o centre supervision of exam timetable clash candidates between exam sessions
o facilitating access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe etc.
(full training will be provided)
o other exams- related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper
security by supporting the ‘second pair of eyes check’
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS, where appropriate.
Closing date for applications: Friday 28th March 2025
Please see Application Form at the bottom of the page