Exam Invigilator

Package Description : Successful candidates will be appointed on zero hour contracts. The hours of work will be negotiated to accommodate the needs of our pupils and cannot be guaranteed. Training will be given in the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Ewell Castle School regulations and instructions. Experience, qualification and soft skills – everything required to succeed in this opportunity is outlined below. Ewell Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the receipt of an enhanced DBS certificate. Shifts – by negotiation and agreement during September, November, January, April, May and June. There may be additional ad hoc days throughout the year. The role of the invigilator To ensure that both internal and external examinations are conducted according to the regulations: ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities maintain the security of the examination materials before, during and after the examination prevent possible candidate malpractice prevent possible administrative failures General requirements Experience of invigilation is not required as training in the role will be provided. Invigilators must declare whether they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration or malpractice sanctions applied to them. Confirm availability in advance of main examination periods. Confirm the confidentiality and security requirements relating to 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 examination 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 examination 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.). seek to achieve competence in the role and a rigorous understanding of the JCQ regulations. Main duties To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Ewell Castle regulations and requirements. Before examinations Report to and be briefed by the exams officer prior to each exam session. Keep confidential exam question papers and materials secure. Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements. Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal examination conditions. Give full attention to conducting the examinations properly. Identify candidates and seat candidates according to required arrangements. Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates. Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams. Deal with candidate questions according to the regulations. Start exams. During examinations Supervise and observe candidates throughout the duration of the examinations, giving complete attention to this duty. Be vigilant and remain aware of incidents or emerging situations. Keep disruption in examination 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 examinations Instruct candidates in finishing their examinations and collect examination scripts and materials. Dismiss candidates from the examination room. Check candidates’ names on scripts, match the details on the attendance register. Securely return all examination scripts, question papers and materials to the exams officer. Other tasks Undertake training, update and review sessions as required. Undertake relevant online invigilator training and assessment, centre-specific training/updates for the new academic year. Undertake, where required, other duties requested by the exams officer, for example centre supervision of examination timetable clash candidates between examination sessions. Facilitate access arrangements for candidates, e.g. as a reader, scribe, etc. (full training will be provided). Other exams-related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper security by supporting the second pair of eyes check. Printing and ad hoc admin tasks as required. [1] Reference the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) Instructions for conducting examinations (ICE) section 12. About Ewell Castle School Ewell Castle School is a co-educational independent school on the Surrey/London borders. We offer pastoral care and a rigorous academic programme to children aged 4 to 18. #J-18808-Ljbffr