Casual Exam Invigilators

We are now recruiting for a Casual Exam Invigilator to join our Exams Team.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join Holmleigh Park and further contribute to the life chances of young people in the school and across the Trust.

Holmleigh Park is an ambitious academy located in Tuffley, Gloucester. We believe that all children have limitless potential, and are proud to offer a comprehensive education to all students in our local community.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another.

Main responsibilities:

To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), Awarding Bodies and the Examinations Team instructions. 

To play a key role in upholding the integrity of the external examination/assessment process.

Exam Responsibilities

Before exams (under instruction), the Exams Invigilator will:

• 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 exam conditions
• 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 questions from candidates
• Start exams

During exams, the Exams Invigilator will:

• Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams
• Keep disruption in exam rooms to a minimum
• Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
• Record/report any incidents, disruption or irregularities
• Deal with candidate questions according to the regulations
• Patrol through the examination venue throughout the examination in a discreet manner
• Inform the Senior Invigilator and/or the Exams Officer of any examination irregularities that may be observed during the examination
• Ensure that examination desks are clear of graffiti
• Escort students to and from the toilet, if required

After exams (under instruction), the Exams Invigilator will:

• Instruct candidates in finishing their exams and collect exam scripts and exam materials
• Dismiss candidates from the exam room
• Check candidates’ names on scripts and match the details on the attendance register
• Securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the Exams Officer
• 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 questions from candidates

You will need:

• GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent at least level 4
• Experience of working with young people in a paid or voluntary setting
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to work in a team and as an individual

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation