Lead Invigilator in Elstree

• 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, To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Haberdashers' Girls' School regulations and instructions.
• To have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the external examination/ assessment process.
• Be the first point of contact in the exam room.
• Organise the team of invigilators, assigning duties and breaks., 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
• Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal examination conditions
• Give full attention to conducting the examinations properly
• Identify candidates and seat candidates according to the required arrangements
• Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates
• Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams
• Deal with candidate questions
• Start exams, Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout examinations
• Keep disruption in examination rooms to a minimum
• Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
• Record/report any incidents, disruption or irregularities
• Complete attendance registers
• Deal with candidate questions according to the regulations, Instruct candidates in finishing their examinations and collect examination scripts and materials
• Dismiss candidates from the examination room
• Check candidates' names on scripts, match the details on the attendance register
• Securely return all examination scripts and materials to the exams officer
• Undertake training, update and review sessions as required
• Undertake relevant online invigilator training and assessment for that academic year (prior to invigilating any external examination in a new academic year)
• Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the exams officer, for example: centre supervision of examination timetable clash candidates between examination 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'
  Be reliable, flexible and readily available during main examination periods
• Have effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Work well as part of a team
• Be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in examination rooms
• Be able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people
• Have competent IT skills (familiar with use of email, teams messaging etc.)
• Seek to achieve competence in the role and a rigorous understanding of the JCQ regulations
  Habs has been awarded Independent School of the Year 2025, with Haberdashers' Elstree Schools receiving both the award for Outstanding Educational Partnerships and the overall top accolade of Independent School of the Year 2025.

This recognition reflects our long-term commitment to social impact and the deep, sustained collaborations we continue to build with our state sector partners.

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• Morning session is from 8 am to 11 am
• Afternoon session is from 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm
• Paid at £17.97 per hour including holiday pay
• A full day session is from 8 am to 3.30 pm with a 30-minute lunch break and a short break within the morning and afternoon sessions
• Sessions may extend past the above times, depending on the exam timetable. 3 hours is the minimum you will be paid for and time worked over 3 hours will be paid to the next nearest 15 minutes.
• A free lunch and free parking on site is available to all invigilators.
• Line Managed by: Examinations Officer with day-to-day leadership from the Examinations Team,
• Previous invigilation experience is required and further training will be provided
• Invigilators are required to declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/ malpractice sanctions applied to them
• To be able to confirm availability in advance of main examination periods
• Invigilators must confirm the confidentiality and security requirements surrounding the invigilation process are known, understood and will be followed at all times
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