Exam Invigilator

ST THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

OVERVIEW

Job Title EXAM INVIGILATOR

Salary / Scale Scale B point 2 - £10.60 per hour

Contract type: Casual contract during Term Time and only during Exam periods

To be responsible for managing the effective and efficient administration of external examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications

Purpose of the Position (JCQ) regulations (on behalf of the JCQ member awarding bodies) and/or awarding body rules for exams administration in a consistent and secure fashion, thereby helping to maintain the integrity of the assessment process.

To assist the Exams Officer in running of the live and mock examinations
Key Responsibilities process.

Responsible to: Exams Officer

Accountable to: Assistant Headteacher

Responsible for: Assisting in the running of the examinations process.
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M AIN RESPON SIBILITIES

1. Main Duties

The main accountabilities of the job are:

- Set up the exam room(s) in line with JCQ guidelines and internal arrangements.
- Hand out exam papers ensuring each student has the right paper.
- Use seating plan to tell students where to sit.
- Promptly complete attendance registers and report any students who are missing to the appropriate staff.
- Observe and check that student behaviour conforms to the rules.
- Co-ordinate with colleagues to collect completed answers and exam papers.
- Count and collate papers and complete records before preparing for dispatch if necessary.
- Tidy the room and take papers to the relevant department or to Reception for external dispatch.

Knowledge, skills and experience

No previous experience or knowledge required except common sense and accuracy. It is likely to take 3 or 4 sessions before the job is learnt.

Planning, Organising and Controlling

Work is allocated in accordance with the set exam timetable by the exam officer. The work is clearly defined and must be carried out to pre-set standards. Exam board requirements can and do change, these need to be understood and followed at all times.

Communicating and Influencing Skills

The person must co-ordinate with other colleagues and respond to the person who is overall in charge

(generally the Exams Officer) who may not be present after the start of the exam.

Problem solving

Clear written guidance is available via the JCQ website and in literature provided in the centre. In addition,

Exams Officerr will be available to deal with any unexpected issues but few problems occur.

2. Safeguarding and Health & Safety
- Ensure adherence to all Trust and school’s policies but particularly regarding safeguarding, health and safety and GDPR as well as the JCQ and Exam Board guidelines.

3. Professional Development
- Participate in further training and development to improve own professional development.
- Participate in appropriate training provided by either the school or the Trust.
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4. Working w ith Colleagues and Other Relevant Professionals
- Communicate, collaborate and work effectively with colleagues, the Head Teacher, school’s senior leadership team, parents, Governors and other external agencies where appropriate.
- Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, school’s Leadership Team, central Trust team and other schools within the Trust.
- Be aware of the Trust’s objectives relating to the provision of Catholic education. All schools/academies within the Trust are part of the Catholic Church and, as such, are to be conducted as Catholic academies in accordance with Canon Law, the teachings of the Catholic Church and the

Trust Deed of the Diocese of Northampton.

5. Personal and Professional Conduct.
- Preserve the integrity and confidentiality of all people encountered as part of this role.
- Have proper and professional regard for the Catholic ethos, policies and practices of the school and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
- Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out the professional duties and responsibilities.
- Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to employee and pupil data in accordance with the Data

Protection Act and Trust policies and procedures.

6. Any Other Duties

The post holder will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of students and follow school policies and the Trust Code of Conduct. The Trust is committed to ensuring that it complies with all legislative requirements on safeguarding and child protection and that the Trust actively values and promotes diversity, unity and community cohesion and that it supports pupils to become successful, compassionate citizens. The

Trust will ensure a continual focus on equality as measured by pupil progress and outcomes.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

The post-holder must carry out their duties with full regard to the