Job Summary
We wish to appoint reliable and flexible colleagues to join our committed team of Exam Invigilators and support our busy Examinations Office. This is an enjoyable and rewarding role providing a valuable contribution to the KES community and working alongside a friendly and welcoming team. The role will involve setting up exam rooms, invigilating during exams and transferring paper and equipment between rooms. This is a key role in supporting the delivery of the outstanding exam results our pupils achieve.
Job Description & Person Specification
Job title Examination Invigilator
Employment Status Casual hours contract
Hourly Rate £12.98 per hour plus 13.54% holiday pay
Salary Scale (A16)
Working Day Invigilators are required to invigilate exams:
Morning examinations: From 8am to 12.30pm
Afternoon examinations: From 1pm to 6pm (latest)
Exams Season Mock exams are held in January and February and the main exam season is in May and June.
Invigilators are required to cover a minimum of 10 sessions in both the mock exams and the main exams.
King Edward's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to adhere to the School's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
Responsible to
The Examinations Officer for line management responsibilities and the Bursar & Chief Operating Officer, who has overall responsibility for all support staff.
Responsible for
Invigilating external examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for General Qualifications' regulations and carry out associated administrative and clerical duties.
Main Responsibilities
1. Responsibility for assisting with the preparation of examination rooms.
2. Distributing seating cards, writing paper, equipment and examination papers as required.
3. Writing details that are to be displayed to candidates on front boards (eg exam length).
4. Assisting with the admittance of candidates in a quiet and orderly manner.
5. Completing seating plans.
6. Supervising the examination.
7. Ensuring candidates who have special needs or who are entitled to extra time are correctly supervised, and their entitlements respected.
8. Ensuring candidates who are using lap top computers are correctly supervised, and that arrangements are made for printing in accordance with school practice.
9. Completing the Attendance Registers.
10. Supervising 'clash' candidates between examinations as directed.
11. Collecting and checking completed scripts.
12. Tidying desks and equipment at the end of the examination.
13. Preparing for the next examination session if required.
14. Undertaking occasional office administrative duties to include assistance with the dispatching of exam papers.
Place of work
King Edward's School, North Road, Bath, or at such other place as the School may from time to time direct.
Training
You will be required to attend annual Safeguarding and Exam Invigilator training and you will be paid at the above hourly rate for the time you undertake the sessions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
5 GCSEs at grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent, including English and Mathematics
Knowledge and Experience
Good standard of written and spoken English
Proficient with IT e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel
Commitment to safeguarding young people
Ability to work within existing policies and guidelines
Experience of working with children and young people
Personal Qualities
Well organised with evidence of good administrative skills and methodical attention to detail
Exercising discretion and have clear understanding of the need for confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal communication skills including listening and the ability to communicate with children and members of staff
Proven evidence of ability to work calmly and professionally under pressure
Ability to relate and work well with pupils aged 11-18 years
Be proactive and self-motivated and take ownership of tasks
High standards of personal integrity and honesty
Be punctual and reliable
Team player with a strong desire to be a positive role model
Flexible, adaptable to change and able to respond appropriately to a wide variety of unexpected situations
Have a reasonable degree of physical fitness in order to carry papers, etc., over a large site built on a hillside.
Pay: £12.98 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 15 per week
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site gym
* Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Bath BA2 6HU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person