Brighton College

Invigilator

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Job Location

Milton Street, United Kingdom

Job Description

Invigilator (Zero Hours)
Location: Brighton, BN2 0AL
Salary: £13.56 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay. (This work is offered on a fixed-term, hourly-paid basis in the first instance, after which there are opportunities for progression)
Job Type: Fixed Term/Part Time
Brighton College is seeking to appoint Invigilators on a zero-hour basis to start in January 2025.
We would be delighted to welcome you to our Invigilator Event on Thursday 10 October from 2.00pm-4.30pm at Brighton College, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AL (easily accessible by local buses). Please note that presentations will be taking place at the following times: 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Main Duties:
* To conduct internal (including mock exams and admissions tests) and external exams in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Brighton College regulations and instructions.
* To have a key role in ensuring that the exam process is conducted in a fair and secure manner.
Before Exams:
* Report to and be briefed by the Exams Officer prior to each exam session.
* Keep confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams.
* Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements outlined by JCQ and the awarding bodies and complete the pre-exam checklist.
* Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal exam conditions, whilst confirming their identities (where necessary), and assist in seating them according to the required arrangements.
* Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates.
* Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams (including reading any erratum notices), deal with any questions and then start the exams.
During Exams:
* Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams, dealing with candidate questions according to the regulations.
* Keep disruption in exam rooms to a minimum and deal with emergencies, irregularities/suspected malpractice or disruptions effectively. Recording and reporting all instances of these to the Exams Officer/Head of Examinations.
* Ensure late candidates are briefed, seated and allowed the full time to complete their exam, whilst minimising disruption to other candidates.
* Complete attendance registers and sign the seating plan, informing the Exams Officer of any absent candidates by following the absent candidate procedure.
After Exams:
* Instruct candidates in finishing their exams (including the printing and signing of typed scripts) and then collect exam scripts and materials.
* Check candidates’ names on scripts match the details on the attendance register and then dismiss candidates from the exam room. Securely return all exam scripts and materials to the Exams Officer.
* To ensure the exam rooms are prepared prior to the next exam.
Other Responsibilities:
* Undertake training, update and review sessions as required. This includes completing online training and assessment prior to invigilating any external exam in a new academic year.
* Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the Exams Officer, for example: Centre supervision of exam timetable clash candidates between exam sessions. Facilitating access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe etc. (full training will be provided).
* Other exams-related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper security by supporting the ‘second pair of eyes check’.
Person Specifications:
The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:
Essential:
* GCSE English and Maths A*-C (or equivalent).
* Experience of invigilation is not required as training in the role and duties of an invigilator will be provided.
* Reliable and punctual with a flexible approach, able to adapt to changing circumstances.
* Well-organised and thorough, with great accuracy and attention to detail.
* Calm under pressure or unexpected situations.
* Have effective communication skills. and good interpersonal skills with both candidates and staff.
* Be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms.
* Be able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people.
* Be able to support candidates with exam access arrangements.
* Have an interest in working in a busy school environment and supporting candidates at an important time of their school career.
* Have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people.
Desirable:
Experience of exams invigilation or similar.
Experience of working with young people within an educational establishment.
Competent IT skills, with the ability to set up, monitor and communicate instructions to computer users, including the ability to conduct computer-based listening exams and onscreen tests.
Hours of Work:
Invigilators are required on a zero-hour basis to cover a variety of hours. Applicants must be available throughout the year, including the summer months.
Holidays:
Holiday entitlement is included in the hourly pay rate for this role.
To Apply
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Location: Milton Street, GB

Posted Date: 9/27/2024
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