Exam Invigilator for SEN Department
Great Marlow School, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1JE23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
as soon as possible
Closing date
4 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
5 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £13.86 Hourly
Exam Invigilator for SEN Department job summary
The main examination season is in May and June, however, there will be other examinations requiring invigilators at other times during the academic year - November, December, January, and March. Hours and days will vary according to need and will normally be within school hours.
The role of the Invigilator
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.
General Requirements
Experience of invigilation is not required as training in the role and duties of an invigilator will be provided, however any experience of SEN would be beneficial
Declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them.
Confirm their 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 always followed.
Main Duties
To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), Awarding Body and Great Marlow School’s regulations and instructions.
To have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the external examination/assessment process.
Before Examinations:
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 queries.
Start exams.
During Examinations:
Always supervise and observe candidates and be vigilant throughout examinations.
Keep disturbance in examination rooms to a minimum.
Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively.
Record/report any incidents of disturbance, 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 candidate names on scripts, match the details on the attendance register.
Securely return all examination scripts and materials to the exams officer.
Other Tasks
Undertake invigilation and safeguarding training (prior to invigilating any external examination in a new academic year). Undertake relevant invigilator and safeguarding training for that academic year.
Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the exams officer, for example:
o Centre supervision of examination timetable clash candidates between examination sessions.
o Facilitating access arrangements for candidates (full training will be provided).
o Other exams-related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper security by supporting the ‘second pair of eyes check’.
o Potentially having to read or scribe text to support students.
An ideal candidate will:
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 basic IT skills (familiar with use of email, mobile phone messaging etc.)
Seek to achieve competence in the role and a rigorous understanding of the JCQ regulations.
To undertake any further duties reasonably requested by the Headteacher or his/her representatives.
HOW TO APPLY
We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to ensure that our staffing at all levels and in all roles is diverse and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.
Great Marlow School is fully committed to the Department of Education guidance on Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education and all candidates for the post will therefore be subject to vetting procedures following this guidance and the School’s Safer Recruitment Policy. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff must share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of the safer recruitment process.
Closing date for application is 9am Friday 4th April 2025
Early applications are welcomed and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the stated closing date
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff must share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Great Marlow School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1446 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Great Marlow School website
Great Marlow School is a large co-educational secondary school located in the town of Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The school has around 1,450 students aged 11-19, with over 200 attending the sixth form.
Founded in 1961, the school converted to academy status in 2011 and in the last six years has invested £9 million in developing the school facilities including a state of the art sports centre, sixth form centre and performing arts accommodation. The Redgrave Sports Centre was named after former pupil and Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave, he opened in the centre in May 2013. The school and the sports centre are a 'hub' of the local community and host events and activities throughout the evenings, weekends and school holidays.
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