Examination Invigilator

Examination Invigilator - The Woodroffe School Join to apply for the Examination Invigilator - The Woodroffe School role at Dorset Council. Invigilators assist the Examinations Manager in the smooth and efficient administration of examinations, including preparation of rooms, pupil invigilation, distribution and collection of scripts and help create the best environment for students to achieve their full potential during their exams. Working as a team, invigilators contribute to ensuring a calm environment, giving students confidence in their exam performance. Key Responsibilities Supervision of students Security of examination papers/scripts, equipment and stationery To attend paid training/review meetings each year Successful Candidate Remain composed under pressure and be able to conduct tasks accurately whilst paying attention to detail Have a good command of English and be able to deal with students in a firm but pleasant manner Be an adaptable and flexible team member who is discreet, calm and efficient with a sense of humour Be able to commit to as many sessions as possible – morning and/or afternoon – throughout all the examination periods, mocks and public exams Further Information: The candidates have the opportunity to have a tour at the time of interview. The Woodroffe School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines. This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Keeping Children Safe in Education: Our school will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. About Us The Woodroffe School is a wonderful place to work with professionals who are passionate about teaching and learning, and where students thrive both inside and out of the classroom. As a Local Authority 11-18 state secondary school, we are also in the fortunate position of being able to maintain our commitment to promoting teacher professionalism and autonomy. We know that if we are to genuinely meet student need, teachers must be in the driving seat for planning, and implementation. Centralised, top‑down approaches just won’t cut it. As a school our aim is to develop the whole child. Our curriculum is built from strong academic foundations combined with a rich extra‑curricular offer. This means our students consistently excel, not just academically but as happy, thoughtful, and engaged members of society. Working for The Woodroffe School We take care of our staff. We believe that happy, healthy staff thrive. That’s why we offer a comprehensive wellbeing programme and promote a sustainable approach to work‑life balance ensuring our staff have the time and energy to enjoy the activities that make life fulfilling. At Woodroffe, you will receive excellent professional development opportunities offering varied career paths and a potential for promotion within the school. #J-18808-Ljbffr