Examinations Invigilator, Scribe and Reader
* Bonus/Benefits: numerous employee benefits
* Sector: Education
* Job Type: Permanent
* Work Hours: Full Time
Job Description
Sutton Valence School wishes to increase its pool of visiting exam invigilators, scribes and readers to work during the peak examination months of May and June and for internal examinations and controlled assessments throughout the year. This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking to work hours on an ad hoc basis. Applicants will ideally have three days a week of availability during exam periods, and are likely to have past experience in invigilating and/or reading and scribing, but full training will be provided. All invigilators will be required to be a reader. All applicants need to be computer literate as many pupils use laptops for their exams. The ideal candidates will relate well to students and be confident to engage with them and give directions for the smooth running of exams.
The starting rate of pay is £12.37 per hour from April 2025. Successful applicants shall be entitled to the statutory minimum holiday entitlement under the Working Time Regulations 1998.
The Role
* To arrive at the examinations office at least half an hour before the examination start time and sign in;
* To assist the examination officer as directed;
* To report any suspicions of breach of security or any misconduct to the lead invigilator. No candidate will be stopped from completing the examination should this be apparent, but a note will be made and any evidence included in a subsequent statement;
* Should any emergency arise, or situation where it is necessary to stop an examination, make a conscious effort to record the time and oversee that the remaining students continue within the rules and regulations whilst the lead invigilator deals with the situation.
Extra Responsibilities of an Examination Invigilator
* To collect papers and instructions etc and make sure the examination room is set up in accordance with the rules of the examination boards. (Delegate as required);
* Be aware of the emergency evacuation procedure, should you need to remove students to safety;
* Have communication availability (examination mobile switched off) for calling assistance whether medical or otherwise and keep your seating plan register up to date for any emergency;
* Record any missing students and arrange for their inclusion if at all possible;
* Once students are seated correctly to the seating plan, to proceed with the Joint Council warnings regarding students not having in their possession forbidden items;
* Organise distribution of papers and start the examination with any formal announcement as shown on the front page of the examination script, including any erratum notice. Make sure that no script or information of it, leaves the security of the examination room for at least the first hour from the official start time;
* Make sure that all students are aware of their start and end times in accordance with any access arrangements that they may have, including those who may be late to the examination;
* Report any suspicion of breach of security or rules to the examination officer;
* Following completion of the examination to arrange collection of scripts and complete the attendance register accordingly;
* Be available for annual training and update training as and when required;
* For those students who have used a word processor to arrange the printing of the examination and complete the required paperwork that accompanies the script.
Scribes (amanuensis) and Readers
A scribe writes down a student s dictated answers to questions in an examination. In some cases, a scribe can act as a reader as well. The scribe may type or handwrite a student s answers as agreed in advance of the examination. The scribe must write exactly what the student tells them to write and must not paraphrase or edit the student s answers (even if they think that the answer doesn t make sense). The scriber/reader (after the student s request) can read back the answers to the student, so that the student can edit their work if necessary. The scribe is responsible for recording spelling, punctuation and grammar produced by the student during the examination on a cover sheet.
A reader reads aloud to a student any examination papers and any instructions and any answers that the student has dictated to them.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and a declaration of medical fitness. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the School s Child Protection policy may be found on the School s website, which all applicants are expected to read prior to interview.
Sutton Valence School is an equal opportunities employer.
Please note: we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.
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