Job Purpose
To play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and security of the external examination process.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Conduct examinations in strict adherence to the regulations and guidelines of Aiglon College and the relevant exam boards, including International Baccalaureate (IB), Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), and Cambridge International Education (CIE). Ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities while safeguarding examination materials throughout the examination process.
- Prevent potential candidate malpractice and administrative errors.
Invigilator Requirements
- Declare any previous invigilation experience and any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions.
- Understand and implement school policies and procedures, especially those related to child safeguarding.
- Confirm availability in advance of major examination periods.
- Ensure a good level of knowledge of current exam board regulations and guidelines by studying all materials provided by the Exams Officer.
- Complete relevant online invigilator training before the start of each new academic year as directed by the Exams Officer.
Main Duties in Detail
Before Examinations
- Report to and be briefed by the Exams Officer prior to each exam session.
- Maintain the confidentiality of exam question papers and materials before, during, and after exams.
- Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the required specifications.
- Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal examination conditions.
- Conduct examinations appropriately, exhibiting full attention to detail.
- Identify and seat candidates as per required arrangements.
- Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates.
- Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams and address their questions.
- Start the exams.
During Examinations
- Supervise and observe candidates at all times, maintaining vigilance throughout the exam.
- Minimize disruptions in examination rooms.
- Effectively manage emergencies or irregularities as they arise.
- Document and report any incidents, disruptions, or irregularities.
- Complete attendance registers and address any candidate inquiries according to regulations.
After Examinations
- Guide candidates in finishing their exams and collect examination scripts and materials.
- Dismiss candidates from the examination room.
- Verify that candidates’ names on scripts match the details on the attendance register.
- Securely return all examination scripts and materials to the Exams Officer.
Other Tasks and Responsibilities
As required, perform additional duties assigned by the Exams Officer, including:
- Supervising candidates with exam timetable clashes between sessions.
- Providing support to candidates with access arrangements, including reading and scribing (full training will be provided).
- Assisting with other exam-related administrative tasks, such as the 'second pair of eyes check' to maintain question paper security.
- Undertaking any other tasks that may reasonably be required by the Studies Department.
Understand and implement all school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding children and young people. Uphold the School’s Guiding Principles and the ethos of the School at all times.
Person Specification: Exams Invigilator
The qualifications, experience, and attributes of the post holder must match the specification below.
Experience and Knowledge
Desirable: Direct experience of invigilation is desirable but not required, as training in the role and duties of an invigilator will be provided.
Personal Qualities, Attitudes and Behaviours
- Effective communicator with good interpersonal skills.
- Able to work well as part of a team.
- Recognize the importance of a robust safeguarding culture and your role within it.
- Exude confidence and provide reassurance to candidates in examination rooms.
- Ability to give clear instructions and manage diverse groups of individuals.
- Proficient in the use of IT, including email and mobile phone messaging, with a willingness to learn specific software.
- Strive for competence in the role and a thorough understanding of exam board regulations.
- Be reliable, flexible, and readily available during major examination periods.
- Be available to invigilate for whole mornings (approx. 08:15-13:00) or whole afternoons (approx. 12:30-17:30) or preferably for whole days.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.