Examination Invigilator

Base – University Collegiate School, Bolton

Pay Scale: £10.78 per hour

Variable hours during examination period only

We require ambitious Exams Invigilators, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning to join our award-winning Trust based in the North West.
This position requires flexibility as there are various exams held throughout the academic year, these usually fall within November, January and March. The Summer exams are held in May and June.
At QUEST we all lead to secure the best Learning, Innovation and Opportunity, and we seek those who have determination for success, a thirst for continued learning and a drive to be relentlessly ambitious for the students and communities they serve. Here we make a difference and transform lives.

Here we Unlock Potential.

With four Primary schools in Wigan and the University Collegiate School in Bolton we are enhancing young lives across the North West. We focus on unlocking potential and giving every child a real chance to succeed.

We’re looking for exams invigilators to support our exams team to:

• Conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and University Collegiate School regulations and instructions
• Have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examination/assessment process

Join US and Unlock your Potential

JOB DESCRIPTION: Exams Invigilator

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Education/Principal/SLT/Teachers/Examination and Assessment Officer
JOB PURPOSE: The purpose of this role is to ensure that candidates have an equal, safe and secure environment in which to sit their examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications guidelines for conducting examinations.

LIAISING WITH: Director of Education and Principals, Senior Leadership Teams, teachers, support staff and students
SALARY SCALE: QUEST Grade B point 3 (£9.62 per hours) – timesheet basis
HOURS OF WORK By negotiation and agreement during exam periods – usually during November, January, March, May and June. A morning session would commence at approx. 8.15am and may last 3 hours, an afternoon session would begin at approx.12.15pm and again could last 3 hours.
DBS DISCLOSURE LEVEL Enhanced

Professional Responsibilities

School Ethos
Work with colleagues in creating, inspiring and promoting excellence at all levels.
Uphold the culture and ethos of the Trust, ensuring school environments for teaching and learning that empower both staff and children to achieve their highest potential and be their best selves.
Actively support the Trust’s policies relating to equality and diversity, inclusion and safeguarding, health and well-being, confidentiality and social networking.

Key Responsibilities

Main duties
1. To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and University Collegiate School regulations and instructions
2. To have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examination/assessment process

Before exams

• Report to and be briefed by the exams officer prior to each session
• Keep confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams
• Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements
• Admin candidates into exam rooms under formal exam conditions
• Identify candidates and seat candidates according to the required arrangements
• Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates
• Deal with candidate questions

During exams

• Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams
• Keep disruption in exam 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 exams

• Instruct candidates in finishing their exams and collect exam scripts and exam materials
• Dismiss candidates from the exam room
• Check candidates’ names on scripts, match the details on the attendance register
• Securely return all exam scripts and exam material to the exams officer

Other tasks

• Undertake training, update and review sessions as required
• (prior to invigilating any exam in a new academic year) Undertake relevant online invigilator training and assessment for that academic year
• Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the exams officer, for example

o Centre supervision of exam timetable clash candidates between exam sessionso Facilitating access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe etc (full training will be provided)o Other exams-related administrative tasks including maintain question paper security by supporting the ‘second pair of eyes check’
To sign and uphold the Trust’s Code of Conduct and ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Maintaining a secure, healthy and risk free environment for students, staff and visitors.
Uphold the Trust’s digital strategyEmbrace and actively take part in the ‘Spirit of Purpose’, fulfilling obligations to maintain and continue professional development in line with the Trust expectations.To commit to the specified number of hours of professional development each year and have drive and passion to evolve and improve as a committed staff member.Take a shared responsibility for your own continuing professional development by participating in a range of appropriate professional development opportunities.
To be a positive role model at all times.
Recognise own strengths and areas of specialist expertise and use these to lead, advise and support others.The job description encompasses the above statements and is not necessarily a comprehensive definition. The post holder should be willing to undertake any other tasks that Senior Staff might reasonably require
QUEST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointmentWork Remotely

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Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 10 per week

Salary: £10.78 per hour

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 03/03/2023