Job Description - Examination Invigilator
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 Officer with the day-to-day operation of examination venues. This activity may include:
- assisting with setting up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures;
- closely following and enforcing exam procedures and regulations;
- assisting candidates prior to the start of the examination by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues;
- ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside examination venues;
- invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and reporting any examination irregularities to the 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 stationery from the venue without authorisation and ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner;
- supervising candidates over lunchtime as required.
To assist the Examination Officer with other examination processes. This activity may include:
- assisting staff taking examination papers and stationery to and from examination venues
- sorting exam scripts into attendance register order;
- sorting candidate cards into candidate number order;
- any other duties as required by the Lead Invigilator.
The Nottingham University Samworth Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service search in line with DfE requirements.
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