Exam Invigilator

About The Role

Please note: There are 12 positions available for this role

We are seeking an Exam Invigilator to join the team at Avanti Grange Secondary School, helping to ensure examinations are conducted smoothly, fairly and in accordance with the required regulations.

You will play an important role in creating a calm, well-organised and supportive environment where every candidate has the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Working alongside the Examinations Manager and wider school team, you will help uphold the integrity and security of the examination process while ensuring students are treated consistently and with care.

This role would suit someone who is reliable, attentive and able to follow procedures carefully, while remaining calm and professional in an examination setting. Full training will be provided, so previous invigilation experience is not required, making this a good opportunity for someone looking to contribute to the school community and develop new skills.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

What will you do?

• Conduct examinations in line with JCQ, awarding body and Avanti Grange Secondary School regulations, policies and procedures, ensuring all candidates have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
• Prepare examination rooms, admit and seat candidates, distribute the correct papers and materials, and provide clear instructions before and during each examination.
• Maintain a high level of vigilance throughout examinations, responding appropriately to questions, disruptions, emergencies or irregularities and reporting any concerns in accordance with procedures.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of examination materials before, during and after each examination, including the accurate collection, checking and secure return of scripts and paperwork.
• Attend required training and support other examination-related activities where appropriate, including access arrangements, timetable clashes and administrative checks.

About Us

Why should you apply

You will be working in a fantastic environment.

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

We offer a range of staff benefits including professional development opportunities, retail discounts, flexible working options, well-being programs, and more; further details at the bottom of the page

What are we looking for?

• Reliable, flexible and readily available during main examination periods
• Effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow processes and procedures, give instructions and manage situations involving groups of people
• A confident and reassuring presence for candidates in the examination room
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.