Examination Invigilators in Wadhurst

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Beacon Academy regulations and requirements.

Before examinations

• 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
• To ensure no inappropriate items are brought into the examination hall, such as smart devices, revision notes or other paperwork unless told otherwise
• Seat candidates according to the required arrangements
• Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates
• Ensure all candidates are aware of the pre-exam start information and of any erratum notice that may affect them
• Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams
• Deal with candidate questions

During examinations

• Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout
• Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
• Record/report any incidents, disruption or irregularities
• Complete attendance registers
• Deal with candidate questions according to the regulations

After examinations

• 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, question papers and materials to the exams officer

Other tasks

• Undertake training as required
• Undertake other duties requested by the exams officer, for example:
• supervision of clash candidates between examination sessions
• facilitating access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe etc. (full training will be provided)

General Responsibilities

To undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as the Headteacher may from time-to-time reasonably determine.

Safeguarding

Beacon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.