To ensure that examinations are conducted according to the regulations to:
- Ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
- Ensure the security of the examination materials before, during and after the examination.
- Prevent possible candidate malpractice.
- Prevent possible administrative failures.
Candidates have the option of working at Medway or Maidstone, or cross campus.
The following is an indication of the type and level of the main priorities expected of this role as directed by your line manager and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties or tasks:
1. To be fully familiar with Awarding Organisations and College regulations for the conduct of examinations under supervision.
2. Arrive at the appropriate site and collect examination packs from the Examinations Office at an agreed time before the examination.
3. Check that the contents of the examination pack correspond with the examination requirements.
4. Ensure the security of question papers and student data before, during and after the examinations.
5. Check that the examination room is set out in accordance with College and Awarding Organisation regulations.
6. Brief students on examination regulations at the start of examinations. 7. To invigilate for the duration of the examination, maintaining examination conditions and staying vigilant throughout.
8. To ensure examinations start and complete on time, taking account of students with access arrangements.
9. Accurate completion of seating plans, registers and other paperwork and to check completed scripts carefully against the register.
10. Escort students on toilet breaks ensuring no unauthorised material is consulted and that exam regulations are observed at all times.
11. Return scripts, unused stationery and other items to the Examinations Office.
12. If necessary to act as a scribe or reader for students with examination access arrangements.
13. Report all incidents including occurrences of malpractice to the Examinations Office.
14. Undertake regular Invigilation specialist training and support training delivery to other centre staff
15. To undertake any other duties, which may reasonably be expected to fall within the grading of the post.
To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:
- A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained.
- Information on all relevant education and qualifications.
Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.
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A GOOD local College for Maidstone and Medway
Every year over 6000 students from Medway, Maidstone and beyond choose MidKent College to continue their studies and prepare for their future career.
Our sparkling campuses in Maidstone and Medway boast some of the best vocational training facilities in the country as well as staff and student social zones and more. Our University Centre Maidstone campus provides a valuable higher education and professional training centre for Maidstone, including South East Institute of Technology and the College's Home Energy Centre. Additionally, in September 2024 we proudly opened Medway School of Arts in Chatham's Historic Dockyard.
All of our campuses benefit from ongoing investment programmes so that we can provide fantastic learning environments for our students.
For over 100 years we've been providing high-quality technical training and apprenticeships in a range of subject areas.
In October 2024 Ofsted rated the College as 'Good'.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.
The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. You can access both of these documents at https://www.midkent.ac.uk/about-us/policy-and-privacy-information
MidKent College is committed to safeguarding and the Prevent Agenda and to promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. MKC complies fully with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice regarding the correct handling, storage, retention and disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure information, and undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a disclosure on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.
Since the post for which you are applying may involve unsupervised access to children and vulnerable adults, it will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or young people. Candidates who are preliminarily offered a position for such posts will be required to disclose details, cautions (including final warnings or reprimands), or convictions which are not "protected" as defined by the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 or any other matters that may be relevant to their suitability to work for the College including sanctions relating to work with children in any country outside of the UK.
Please note that the College is unable to consider an application further if the candidate declines to complete the Disclosure form.
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.
We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.
