We require an Exam Invigilator to ensure that examinations are conducted according to the regulations to: 

• enable all candidates to have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities 
• maintain the security of the examination materials before, during and after the examination 
• prevent possible candidate malpractice 
• prevent possible administrative failures 

General requirements

Experience of invigilation is not required as training in the role and duties of an invigilator will be provided

Invigilators are required to:

• declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them
• confirm their availability in advance of main examination periods

Invigilators must confirm the confidentiality and security requirements surrounding the invigilation process are known, understood and will be followed at all times.

Person specification

An ideal candidate will:

• be reliable, flexible and readily available during main examination periods
• have effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• work well as part of a team
• be a confident and reassuring presence to candidates in examination rooms
• be able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people
• have basic IT skills (familiar with use of email, mobile phone messaging etc.)
• seek to achieve competence in the role and a rigorous understanding of the JCQ regulations

Main duties

To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Cambridge Maths School regulations and instructions.

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

Before examinations

• 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 examination conditions
• Give full attention to conducting the examinations properly
• 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 candidate questions
• Start exams

During examinations

• Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout examinations
• Keep disruption in examination rooms to a minimum
• Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
• Record/report any incidents, disruption or irregularities
• Complete attendance registers
• Deal with candidate questions according to the regulations

After examinations

• Instruct candidates in finishing their examinations and collect examination scripts and materials
• Dismiss candidates from the examination room
• Check candidates’ names on scripts, match the details on the attendance register
• Securely return all examination scripts and materials to the exams officer

Other tasks

• Undertake training, update and review sessions as required, including safeguarding training
• Prior to invigilating any external examination in a new academic year, undertake relevant online invigilator training and assessment for that academic year
• Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the exams officer, for example:
  • centre supervision of examination timetable clash candidates between examination sessions
  • facilitating access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe, prompter etc. (full training will be given)
  • other exams-related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper security by supporting the ‘second pair of eyes check’
  • supporting the Exams Officer with packing and dispatching completed exam papers

Recruitment procedure

Our recruitment process is as follows:

• Formal application on Trust application form. We do not accept applications by CV.
• Formal interview and tour of the school.
• If successful, offer of employment subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and a Certificate of Good Conduct (if applicable).
• Attend face to face training with the Exams Officer to include venue familiarisation, introduction to local policies, local safeguarding training. Complete Exams Office training through the exams office website – this can happen remotely, with certificates sent to school office.

A failure to complete training will mean that you will be unable to take up the role.

Please note that if exams are cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances we will pay invigilators only for those hours actually worked, not those booked. We will also pay all successful candidates for half a day to complete the required training.