Examination Invigilator Jobs available in North Cornwall
- Recruiter
- Support Services Group
- Location
- Liskeard
- Salary
- £7.00 - £8.00 per hour
- Posted
- 23 Feb 2015
- Closes
- 23 Mar 2015
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Flexible Hours, Full Time, Part Time
Kernow Ed Ltd is one of the recommended agencies for supporting schools at examination time we are seeking for invigilators for work from March - May 2015
We are seeking skilled people who have had experience of working in schools and with young people or have a strong administration background. We will Offer in return
- Good competitive hourly rates of pay
- Full training, following the JCQ ICE regulations
- Flexible working hours
- We will complete all the necessary vetting checks and complete a DBS Check
- We are seeking
- Invigilators
- Scribers
- Readers
- Invigilation Leaders.
- If you have no examination experience please still apply as training is given. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is retired, looking for additional hours, graduates looking to fill spare time.
- Types of Invigilation required include:
- One of a team of invigilators in a large venue, with one or more Lead Invigilator in charge of up to 320 candidates. Ratio of 1:30 candidates.
- Supporting a Lead Invigilator in a separate room for students requiring specific access arrangements.
- Supporting Word Processing examinations in a dedicated computer room.
- As a 1:1 invigilator for a candidate requiring individual supervision, possibly at very short notice as needs dictate.
- As an invigilator of a candidate with a scribe or reader. As an integral part of the effective running and delivery of these examinations, an Examinations Invigilator will be required to:
- Arrive promptly at least three quarters before the start of an examination session.
- Be conversant with the JCQ and independent Awarding Body rules and regulations and the procedures as documented in the Examinations Invigilator Handbook.
- Be familiar with the School’s fire and evacuation procedures.
- Be familiar with all examination policies and procedures.
- Maintain a calm and reassuring presence and be sympathetic to the needs of the students.
- Take instruction from the Examinations officer and/or lead Invigilator as to the duties allocated to you during the examination session.
- Notify the Lead Invigilator if a candidate raises a concern or problem regarding the examination paper or if you have any concerns over candidate behaviour, malpractice or any other issue.
- Provide a written report in the event of an incident and attend regular update/examination meetings during the academic year.
- Essential Skills
- Good organisational skills.
- Good communication and inter-personal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- A willingness to work as part of a team and follow instructions, but also to work on own initiative when required.
- A willingness to undertake additional tasks such as supervision or students during a rest or comfort break.
- A sense of responsibility.
- Ability to pay attention to detail and remain vigilant for long periods of time.
- Ability to remain calm under sometimes stressful conditions.
- Absolute confidentiality.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the principles of equality and diversity
- Demonstrate a commitment to the safeguarding of children.
- If you feel you have the experience or the skills and are seeking flexible working hours please email your CV through our website