Thank you for your interest in the post of Casual Exam Invigilator.  

You are applying to the school at a very exciting time in its development, having recently joined Moorlands Learning Trust.  Our reputation in the local community is strong and the school continues to grow in size.    

If you are inspired by this opportunity and have the qualities to contribute to our school, then we would be delighted to hear from you. 

PRIME OBJECTIVE OF THE POST 

• To ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations in an environment that enables a student to perform at their best.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• assisting with setting up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures
• closely following and enforcing exam procedures and regulations
• assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues
• ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside examination venues
• invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with procedures
• checking attendance during examinations
• recording details of late arrivals and early leavers and collecting scripts from early leavers
• escorting candidates from venues during the examination as required and supervising candidates whilst outside examination venues
• escorting candidates on toilet breaks ensuring no unauthorised material is consulted and that examination regulations are observed at all times
• collecting, collating and delivering scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures
• supervising candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the venue without authorisation and ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner
• leading Examinations for small groups of students as and when required
• assisting the examinations officer with other examination processes e.g. :
• packing of examination papers, stationery (sometimes heavy) and equipment prior to the examinations and the delivery to and from venues as appropriate
• acting as reader or scribe when necessary

Interpersonal skills and a good sense of humour are essential!