Purpose of the role
The Lead Exam Invigilator will oversee and supervise examinations and to ensure that guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of the examination papers and procedures are followed during each exam session. The Lead Exam Invigilator will lead a team of invigilators.
Key relationships
Reporting to the Exams and Systems officer (Line Manager) and working closely with a team of invigilators to ensure that the exam sessions run smoothly and follow correct procedure.
You will be responsible for ensuring our learners receive the help and support required throughout the exams process.
Who it would suit?
The role would suit a highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail. You will be proactive and a confident communicator with a high standard of verbal and written communication with both colleagues and learners. You will also be able to remain calm under pressure and have flexibility to be called on at short notice.
Primary responsibilities
· To assist in the setting up of examination rooms
· To ensure all candidates receive appropriate examination question papers and answer paper
· To be aware of any needs that candidates may have during an examination
· To ensure answer scripts are collected in candidate number order and are supervised as required until they are delivered to the registry
· To ensure candidates obey the regulations of an examination room as laid out in the examination guidelines
· To maintain security and confidentiality
· To record attendance on the official examination registers
· To ensure no inappropriate items are brought into the examination hall, such as mobile phones, personal stereos, revision notes or other paperwork unless told otherwise
· Ensure all candidates are aware of the pre-exam start information and of any erratum notice that may affect them
· To ensure there is no talking or disruption for the candidates once an examination has begun
· To ensure all candidates are seated before opening the question papers
· To ensure that invigilators DO NOT help candidates in any way with the question paper
· To sign the centre’s confidentiality declaration
· Travel between sites may be required