Are you looking for casual work in a rewarding environment? Would you like to support students to reach their potential? We are currently looking for a Lead Exam Invigilators to support our students and staff during our busy exams periods

At Orchard Mead Academy all students, teachers and staff share a common vision to make a positive difference to ourselves, to others and to our world. We encourage all members of our learning community to respect their surroundings and we take collective responsibility to make Orchard Mead Academy and the wider community a better place.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the main examination venue and leading a team of invigilators in preparing the exam venue and conducting external and internal examinations.

Main duties include:

To assist in the effective and efficient administration of school based examinations and lead a team of invigilators
Preparing the examination room to ensure the layout meets exam body requirements and that candidates have the correct papers;
Ensure that all JCQ and awarding body regulatory requirements for the conduct of examinations are strictly adhered to
Ensuring the correct identification of all candidates on the exams register under the direction of the Exams Manager;
Maintaining exam conditions at all times throughout examination and supervising candidates, ensuring efficient time keeping is maintained;
Awareness of all procedures and examination body regulations
The ideal candidate will:

Ability to work under pressure.
Previous experience of invigilating examinations in a school environment
A sound knowledge of the ‘Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations’ produced annually by the JCQ.
Ability to lead a team of invigilators.
Ability to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate with candidates and members of staff clearly and accurately.
Orchard Mead Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process is followed for each candidate. This will include an enhanced DBS check (formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure).

We are committed to equality of opportunity and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CVs and ask that you complete the TMET Application Form in order for your application to be considered. Please submit your application via the eteach website.
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2025-01 Candidate Pack – Lead Exam invigilator

Safeguarding Statement:
This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.
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