Exam Invigilator

6 months ago

Canterbury, United Kingdom CATS Global Schools Full time

ABOUT THE WORTHGATE SCHOOL
We are an outstanding independent boarding school for students aged 13+, offering programmes of study that include GCSE, A Level, IB Diploma and the University Foundation Programme. We offer our students a ‘home-from-home' experience, with an emphasis on a visibly caring culture across classrooms, boarding residences and extracurricular activities. We set high expectations for ourselves and each other and integrate language learning everywhere to equip our students for their continued education.

The Worthgate School is part of CATS Global Schools, a forward-facing organisation with a strong educational vision and mission, committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. The group brings together 16 institutions that provide students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. Our dedicated team of pioneering, persevering people, including teachers and welfare specialists, work together to create a positive environment, so that every student achieves their full potential.

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB
Undertaking invigilation for public (A-level, (I)GCSE and IBDP), University Foundation Programme or internal examinations along with other examination-related duties, under instruction from the Examinations Officer and/or a Senior Invigilator.

REPORTS TO
You will be directly responsible to the Examinations officer and will work within the framework set by the Principal.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

General:

- A good level of written and spoken English is required to communicate efficiently with pupils and staff;
- To adhere at all times to school standards;
- To be mindful at all times of health and safety requirements.

Specific:

- To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Worthgate regulations and instructions;
- To have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examination/assessment;
- Any duty reasonably requested by the Examinations Officer including the following:
Before examinations
- Attend training in advance of the exam period (compulsory);
- Report to and be briefed by the Exams Officer prior to each exam session;
- Keep confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams;
- Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements;
- Start exams in the absence of the Exams Officer.

During examinations
- Keep disruption in exam rooms to a minimum;
- Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively;
- Record/report any incidents, disruption or irregularities;
- Complete attendance registers and seating plans;

After examinations
- Securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the Exams Officer.

Other tasks
- Undertake additional training, update and review sessions as required;
- Undertake Safeguarding training and updates as required by the School;
- Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the Exams Officer, for example:

- supporting the ‘second pair of eyes check’.

ETHICS AND BEHAVIOUR

You will maintain standards of ethics and behaviour in and out of the School. In particular:

- Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect;
- Have regard for the need to safeguard students’ well-being;
- Show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others;
- Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality;
- Help to create and maintain a safe working environment for everyone;
- Understand and act within the relevant school, national and statutory frameworks;
- Develop and maintain a full understanding of current child protection procedures.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The job requires that you:

- have effective communication and good interpersonal skills;
- Must keep up to date and have good knowledge of the JCQ/ CIE/ Cambridge Assessment guidelines for conducting examinations;
- be reliable, punctual, flexible and readily available during main exam periods;
- work well as part of a team or on their own;
- be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time;
- be able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people;
- are respectful and value students, parents and other customers;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The post holder is required to maintain confidentiality of any information in any form of communication pertaining to the School, staff, students, and parents that the post holder may be privy to. The post holder is expected to carry out their duties and behave in a manner that is befitting to a private international school and maintains the good image and reputation of the School and to uphold the School's policy in respect of child protection matters. The post holder may be required to perform any other reasonable tasks after consultation with the Principal.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
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