Examination Invigilator

Main responsibilities of the post Purpose To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council

for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and St James’ Catholic High School

regulations and instructions. To have a key role in upholding the integrity and

security of the examination/assessment process. A professional appearance at

all examinations is required. Invigilators are required throughout the year for

internal and external examinations, with the busiest time being the summer

term. The role requires good communication skills, the ability to work calmly

under pressure and to deal with any problems Effectively and promptly.

Flexibility, reliability and an eye for detail are essential, as is the ability

to communicate in clear, spoken English.

Key Responsibilities

To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint

Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and St James’ Catholic High

School regulations and instructions. To have a key role in upholding the integrity

and security of the examination/assessment process To prepare and assist the Examinations Officer with the

preparation of the examination hall and other examination rooms To ensure that candidates are aware they are under

examination conditions To assist with candidate entry into the room, check ID,

set the tone and ensure students enter quietly and efficiently To ensure that late candidates are briefed, seated and

allowed to partake in the examination with minimum disruption To open and distribute papers and other authorised

materials to candidates To ensure that candidates have correct papers To read out erratum notices when necessary To notify candidates of the start and finish times of

the examination To record start and finish times of the examinations To be vigilant at all times during the examinations To collect all scripts and associated materials at the end

of each examination and ensure that there are no missing scripts To supervise candidates in quiet and unobtrusive manner,

respond to candidate queries in accordance with examination regulations and distribute

additional paper/ equipment as required To log all incidents during exams To record and notify the Lead Invigilator/Examinations

Officer of incidents of malpractice in line with school policy To supervise candidates held in centre supervision

before or after examinations To check registers against scripts and collate scripts

in attendance register order To undertake any other duties commensurate with the

status of the post, as deemed necessary by the Examination Officer

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties

and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be

identified. This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject

to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post

holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of proced