Are you passionate about life at school and willing to make a difference through helping our students during examinations? We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Examinations Invigilators to work with us on a casual ‘as required’ basis supporting students in both mock and public examinations throughout the school year.
Candidates will be flexible, have good written and verbal communication skills, and be happy to act as a reassuring presence to students in examination rooms. About the Role As an Examinations Invigilator, candidates will support and conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), the relevant awarding body, and The Heath School policies and procedures. Whilst previous invigilation experience would be an advantage, full training will be provided.
About You The ideal candidate will:
- Have a good general standard of education
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Have good organisational skills
- Be enthusiastic about supporting our students during examinations in the school environment
- Work well as a member of a team
- Have good flexibility to be available for work as and when required
Why Join Us?
At The Heath School, staff wellbeing and development are at the heart of what we do. Many colleagues have grown their careers here, and our Principal is a proud former student. We offer:
- A supportive, collaborative environment within school and across the Trust
- A positive teaching and learning culture
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- A flexible approach to personal leave request
- Staff wellbeing support including flu jabs, social events, and even fortnightly cake!
About The Heath School
The Heath is a highly successful, oversubscribed school at the heart of the Runcorn community. We are proud of our strong academic outcomes, which consistently at or above national averages; and of our wide-ranging extracurricular programme. Our student-centred approach, underpinned by The Heath Standard, ensures all pupils are supported to achieve their aspirations.
Overall Purpose of the Job
To conduct Examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), the awarding body, and The Heath School policies and procedures.
Requirements of the role
- Report to the Examinations officer prior to each Examination session
- Keep Examination papers and materials secure before, during and after Examination
- Ensure Examination rooms are set out to the required standard
- Admit candidates into Examination
- Identify, seat, and instruct candidates in the conduct of their Examinations
- Distribute the correct Examination papers and materials to candidates
- Supervise candidates at all times and remain vigilant throughout Examinations
- Ensure that disruption in kept to a minimum
- Effectively deal with emergencies or irregularities
- Record/report any disruption or irregularities
- Complete attendance registers
- Collect Examination scripts at the end of Examinations
- To dismiss candidates from the Examination room
- Check that the names on the scripts match exactly the details on the attendance register
- Securely return all Examination scripts and Examination materials to the Examinations officer
- Attend training, refresher or review sessions as required
- Supervise candidates who have a clash in examination timetables between Examination sessions as required
- Facilitate access arrangements and agreed adjustments for candidates as required, e.g. acting as a reader, scribe etc. (full training will be provided)
- Complete any other examinations-related administrative tasks as required
- Undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the job General
- Promote the vision and values of the school
- Maintain confidentiality and security of data held both manually and electronically.
- Have a knowledge and understanding of requirements of GDPR
- Understand and exercise personal responsibility in accordance with the school's Health and Safety policy
- Understand and implement the school's safeguarding and equal opportunities policies in all dealings with the schools’ stakeholders and community.
Hours of Work
This post is offered on a casual, hourly-paid basis. The examinations team will liaise with candidates as required throughout the school year to confirm availability. Whilst examinations can take place at any time, candidates should have good availability for work during school times in January, May, June and December in particular each year.
For further information including the person specification please view the recruitment pack.
We ask that you do not send CVs. Please email your completed application to [email protected]
Applicants must have relevant qualifications and experience related to this role, please ensure that you meet the person specification before applying. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form.
