Head Exam Invigilator - Newcastle in Newcastle upon Tyne

Location: Newcastle

As we continue to diversify our programmes and portfolio, we are looking for high‑calibre people to join our bank of Head Exam Invigilators to work on an ad‑hoc basis during our busy examination periods. As a Head Exam Invigilator you will be working on a casual basis during our academic year and will be responsible for upholding the integrity of our examination process by conducting examinations in accordance with the University of Law regulations. You will facilitate the smooth running of assessment provisions by leading a team of Exam Invigilators, overseeing their work throughout the exam day.

As the Head Invigilator, you will be expected to operate as an extension of a member of the Assessments team; undertaking responsibility to ensure operational excellence in assessment processes and maintaining professionalism at all times as a representative of the University.

As our Exam Invigilator, you will:

• Set up and supervise the examinations.
• Be responsible for the Exam Invigilators, ensuring they have reported for duty and signed in.
• Report any absences to the Assessments Office.
• Assign roles to the Exam Invigilators and ensure all Invigilators are carrying out their assigned work throughout the day.
• Ensure guidelines and procedures are followed and all relevant administrative tasks are carried out during the examinations, including recording student attendance and scanning of scripts.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of examination papers.
• Report directly to the Assessments Office.

We are looking for people who are/have:

• A good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Can relay written and verbal instructions to both candidates and members of staff.
• A reliable and punctual work ethic.
• The ability to direct a team and assign work efficiently and fairly.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to take command of the room.
• Experience of invigilating exams is required with the Head Invigilator position.

NB – This role involves regularly walking around the building and carrying examination materials. Hours of work will vary throughout the year according to examination scheduling and invigilation requirements. There are no guaranteed hours and Invigilators on our ‘available’ list will have the option to turn down offers of work. The hourly rate is £13.10 per hour and we will also pay up to £10 per day for travel/parking – reimbursed with valid receipts.

Our Approach: We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio‑economic background of our employees. We’re also committed to providing adjustments to those who may require support with the recruitment process - please contact the ULaw Talent Acquisition Team talentacquisition@law.ac.uk.

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor. Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.