Examination Invigilator

Visiting Examination Invigilators,
Scribes and Readers

**The Role
- To arrive at the examinations office at least half an hour before the examination

start time and sign in;
- To assist the examination officer as directed;
- To report any suspicions of breach of security or any misconduct to the lead

should this be apparent, but a note will be made and any evidence included in a

subsequent statement;
- Should any emergency arise, or situation where it is necessary to stop an

examination, make a conscious effort to record the time and oversee that the

remaining students continue within the rules and regulations whilst the lead

invigilator deals with the situation.

**Extra Responsibilities of a Lead Examination Invigilator**
- To collect papers and instructions etc and make sure the examination room is set

up in accordance with the rules of the examination boards. (Delegate as

required);
- Be aware of the emergency evacuation procedure, should you need to remove

students to safety;
- Have communication availability (examination mobile - switched off) for calling

assistance whether medical or otherwise and keep your seating plan register up

to date for any emergency;
- Record any missing students and arrange for their inclusion if at all possible;
- Once students are seated correctly to the seating plan, to proceed with the Joint

Council warnings regarding students not having in their possession forbidden

items;
- Organise distribution of papers and start the examination with any formal

announcement as shown on the front page of the examination script, including

any erratum notice. Make sure that no script or information of it, leaves the

security of the examination room for at least the first hour from the official start

time;
- Make sure that all students are aware of their start and end times in accordance

with any access arrangements that they may have, including those who may be

late to the examination;
- Report any suspicion of breach of security or rules to the examination officer.
- Following completion of the examination - to arrange collection of scripts

and complete the attendance register accordingly;
- Be available for annual training and update training as and when required;
- For those students who have used a word processor - to arrange the printing

of the examination and complete the required paperwork that accompanies

the script.

**Scribes (amanuensis) and Readers**

A scribe writes down a student’s dictated answers to questions in an

examination. In some cases, a scribe can act as a reader as well. The scribe may

type or handwrite a student’s answers as agreed in advance of the examination.

The scribe must write exactly what the student tells them to write and must not

paraphrase or edit the student’s answers (even if they think that the answer

doesn’t make sense). The scriber/reader (after the student’s request) can read

back the answers to the student, so that the student can edit their work if

necessary. The scribe is responsible for recording spelling, punctuation and

grammar produced by the student during the examination on a cover sheet.

A reader reads aloud to a student any examination papers and any instructions

and any answers that the student has dictated to them.

**Additional Information**

Sutton Valence School wishes to increase its pool of visiting exam invigilators, scribes

and readers to work during the peak examination months of May and June and for

internal examinations and controlled assessments throughout the year. This is an

ideal opportunity for someone seeking to work hours on an ad hoc basis. Applicants

will ideally have three days a week of availability during exam periods, and are likely

to have past experience in invigilating and/or reading and scribing, but full training

will be provided. All invigilators will be required to be a reader. All applicants need to

be computer literate as many pupils use laptops for their exams. The ideal

give directions for the smooth running of exams.

The starting rate of pay is £11.09 per hour from April 2023. Successful applicants

shall be entitled to the statutory minimum holiday entitlement under the Working

Time Regulations 1998.

**Application Process**

bring to Sutton Valence School and a brief details of how you fit the position,

including specific details of skills, experience and achievements.

Do not meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people

At SVS we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re

excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every

qualification or experience in the information provided, we encourage you to apply

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the

post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service

applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to childre