Examination Invigilator

Hitchin Boys' School, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2024

• Closing date

  11 December 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Working pattern:
  • Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £11.59 Hourly Variable hours contract

Examination Invigilator job summary

EXAMINATION INVIGILATOR

Variable Hours

Grade: H1.2 (FTE £22,366)

£11.59 / hour (£13.21 including holiday pay)

Hitchin Boys’ School (HBS) is an outstanding and over-subscribed comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form, which forms part of the highly successful Hitchin Schools’ Consortium. Located in the historic and picturesque market town of Hitchin in North Herts it is conveniently located just 25 minutes from London by train and close to the A1(M) and M1.

We are seeking a number of Examination Invigilators to supervise exams and to ensure that guidelines and regulations for integrity and security of the examination papers and procedures are followed during examination sessions.

Invigilators are employed on a variable hours contract and need to be available 5 days a week during the exam periods. They need to be able to work between the hours of 8.45am – 3.45pm.

Previous experience would be advantageous but not essential (training will be provided) however an understanding of the formality and importance of examinations should be appreciated.

To be successful in this role you will:

• have good attention to detail
• be flexible and an excellent time keeper
• have the ability to handle situations in a calm and logical manner
• be able to work independently as well as part of a team while supporting and taking direction from the Examinations Officer.

Tasks include preparing exam rooms, distributing papers and stationery, advising candidates of exam conditions, observing students during the exam ensuring that all regulatory requirements are adhered to and assisting with collecting of scripts and tidying the exam room in readiness for the following session.

Applications should be submitted via My New Term

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 11th December 2023*

Interviews: w/c 11th December

*Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications early as we reserve the right to close this advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Previous applicants need not apply.

Please visit the school website https://www.hbs.herts.sch.uk for further information on our school.

HBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for all posts.

HBS welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, however we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the school is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.

Commitment to safeguarding

HBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for all posts.

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About Hitchin Boys' School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1307 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Hitchin Boys' School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hitchin-boys-school (opens in new tab)

Hitchin Boys’ School (HBS) is a high achieving, over-subscribed comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form, which forms part of the highly successful Hitchin Schools’ Consortium. We have a history that stretches back nearly 400 years but embrace fresh thinking and a modern, vibrant curriculum. We have high expectations, excellent standards of behaviour and pride in our extra-curricular activities that lead to academically successful and well-rounded students who are well equipped for life beyond school.

Following Ofsted's visit to Hitchin Boys' School in September 2021, we were delighted to announce that we have once again received top marks by retaining the judgement of ‘Outstanding’.

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