Main Purpose:
To ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations in an environment that enables a student to perform at their best.

Specific Duties:
To support the Exams Manager/Assistant with the day-to-day operation of examination venues. This activity may include:

• assisting with setting up examination venues by laying out stationary, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict JCQ & centre procedures
• closely following and enforcing exam procedures and regulations
• assisting candidates prior to the start of examination by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues
• ensuring that candidates do not talk or communicate once inside examination venues
• invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and reporting any examination irregularities to the Senior Lead Invigilator in accordance with procedures
• recording details of late arrivals and early leavers and collecting scripts from early leavers
• escorting candidates from venues during the examination as required and supervising candidates whilst outside the examination venue
• escorting candidates on toilet breaks ensuring no unauthorised material is consulted and that examination regulations are observed at all times
• supervising candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationary from the venue without authorisation and ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner
• supervising candidates over a supervised break or lunchtime as required
• be aware of relevant issues and ensure the safe guarding of the welfare of students
• to attend regular invigilation and safeguarding training as required by the college and maintain your knowledge and understanding of your responsibility for safeguarding children in the college

To assist the Examination Manager/Assistant or Senior Lead Invigilator with other examination processes. This activity may include:

• assisting staff taking examination papers and stationary (which may be heavy) to and from examination venues
• sorting exam scripts into attendance register order;
• any other duties as required by Exams Manager/Assistant or Senior Lead Invigilator.