Invigilator

**Job details**:
Responsible to

FE College Examinations Team Leader

Location

Buxton & Leek College (Buxton/Leek Campus)

Closing date

Sunday 17 November 2024

Salary

£12.74 per hour

Job grade

Atypical (Support)

Reference

0505-24

Contract type

Permanent

Post type

Hourly paid

Adaptive working type

Onsite
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location.

Please note: applicants already contracted to full-time positions within the University are not permitted to undertake additional contracted hours due to the weekly working time directive.
- About the UniversityWe have one simple promise - to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 - making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
- About the College/DepartmentThis role is within our Student Records and Exams team, based in The Registry. We are a highly motivated team responsible for assisting with the operation of exams to support our students’ experience.

The Registry strives to provide an outstanding service to all our users and to be thought leaders in our fields of expertise, developing research informed practise. Registry teams work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver a high-performance culture that promotes wellbeing, diversity and opportunity for all, supporting excellent student experience.

The University is committed to providing an inclusive student experience, which offers all students the opportunity to achieve to their full potential.
- About the roleThe main focus of this role is to assist with exam and assessments delivered at our Buxton and Leek campuses.

Previous experience is not required as full training will be provided.
- Actual hours and days will be described in a ‘Schedule of Work’._

**Anticipated interview date - 27th November 2024**
- About YouIf you are detail-oriented, organised, and enthusiastic about making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you
- Principal accountabilities- To work as part of the Examinations Team to assist in the smooth running of the college’s external examinations, both online and paper based.
- To ensure the appropriate preparation of the examination room, ensuring the relevant JCQ and/or awarding body notices are displayed, and appropriate regulations are adhered to.
- To distribute question papers, answer booklets and associated materials at the beginning of the exam, and during exams as required.
- To administer online tests in line with appropriate regulations, basic preparation of IT equipment and ensuring smooth running of exams.
- To ensure that any access arrangements, as directed by the Examinations Team, are in place, and to provide support where necessary.
- To ensure that any disturbances or breaches of regulations are dealt with appropriately and reported to the Examinations Team.
- To collect all scripts, question papers and associated materials following the end of the examination, and ensuring all posters, clocks etc. are removed and returned to the exams office.
- To be aware of health and safety procedures and requirements in the event of an emergency.
- To be aware of student safeguarding procedures.
- To undertake any other duties appropriate to the position, as directed by the Examinations Team.
- Person specification**Essential Criteria**:
**Qualifications**:

- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent experience

**Experience**:

- Experience of working with young people

**Skills, knowledge & abilities**:

- Basic computer skills
- Basic administration, organisational and communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team or independently
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to work to predetermined instructions

**Desirable Criteria**:
**Skills, knowledge and abilities**:

- Knowledge of examination procedures
- Benefits- Annual leave accrual
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
- Disco