Exam Invigilator

Required Exam Invigilators to join an exciting Secondary School that opened in 2012. Riverside School serves the growing Barking Riverside community on the banks of the Thames in superb newly-built accommodation and is already fully-subscribed.

“Excellence for All” on Barking Riverside.

Purpose of the job

• To provide support to the examinations process while adhering to JCQ Regulations.
• To support the Examinations Officer with the day-to-day running of the examinations season.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To prepare the examinations room for the candidates following JCQ guidelines.
• To ensure that the correct stationary and material are available at the start of the examination and returned at the end of the examination.
• Ensuring candidates do not talk once inside the examinations room.
• To ensure that examinations are conducted in accordance to school and JCQ regulations.
• To remain vigilant throughout the examinations.
• To escort and supervise candidates as required before, during and between examinations. Eg. Toilet
• To ensure the security of the examination papers, materials and scripts and to facilitate the accurate and timely collection of all exam materials.
• To adhere to JCQ regulated confidentiality and Data Protection requirements.
• Assist students with special requirements eg, Read and Scribe

Person Specification

• Fluent speaking and writing skills, excellent time management, work appropriate appearance, acts in a professional manner at all times.

Skills and Experience

• Good command of the English language
• Effective written skills
• Flexible, reliable and punctual
• Good numeracy skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to undertake duties as required

The above duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder will be required to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required by the Headteacher within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.

The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and as such all appointments will be required to hold an Enhanced DBS check that is registered with the Update Service. Appointments are also subject to two satisfactory references, medical clearance and digital screening.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.