We are looking to recruit a number of Exam Invigilators for the up and coming mock exams & summer exam season (Feb, May & June 2025). As an Exam Invigilator you will provide supervision for both internal and external exams. You will need to be punctual, reliable and committed.
Morecambe Bay Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to a DBS (previously CRB) check
The following is a list of the main duties associated with an examination invigilator, and those of an examination reader and/scribe
Invigilator
* The role of the invigilator is to ensure that the examination is conducted according to JCQ guidelines and instructions in order to:
* ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities
* ensure the security of the examination before, during and after the examination
* prevent possible candidate malpractice
* prevent possible administrative failures. Training will be provided.
MAIN DUTIES
Before exams
* To report to the Exams Officer prior to each exam session
* To keep exam papers and materials secure at all times
* To ensure exam rooms are set out to standard
* To admit candidates into exam rooms
* To identify, seat, and instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams
* To distribute exam papers and materials to candidates
* To deal with candidate queries
During exams
* To supervise candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams
* To keep disruption to a minimum
* To deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
* To record/report any irregularities
* To complete attendance registers
* To deal with candidate queries
After exams
* To collect exam scripts
* To dismiss candidates from the exam room
* To return exam scripts and other materials to the Exams Officer
Other
* To attend training, refresher or review sessions as required
* To undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the Exams Officer, for example: - Supervision of clash candidates between exam periods - Providing support for candidates with access arrangements e.g. as a reader, scribe - Exams-related administrative tasks
The primary duties of a Scribe are to:
* Record accurate and legible responses dictated by the candidate
* Record ONLY what the candidate has said
* Read back what has been dictated, as requested by the candidate
* Make alterations to what has been written if the candidate identifies and dictates the amendment
* Converse with the candidate only to clarify their instructions, if necessary, emphasising that they are there to act only as a writer and/or Reader and that the candidate should give clear instructions about their requirements
* Act as Invigilator, ensuring that examination regulations are adhered to
Duties of a Reader
The primary duties of a Reader are to:
* Read through the assessment material with the candidate, ensuring that each word is recognised
* Only read the questions as they are written
* Read back over parts of the assessment material as often as necessary
* Read back any part of the candidate’s answers, as requested
* Converse with the candidate only to clarify their instructions, if necessary, emphasising that they are there to act only as a Reader and that the candidate should give clear instructions about their requirements
* Act as Invigilator, ensuring that examination regulations are adhered to.