Lead Invigilator

About this Role

Main duties

• To conduct examinations in accordance with the JCQ and other awarding bodies regulations as well as Merchant Taylors’ instructions.
• To play a “key role in upholding the integrity of the external examination/assessment process” [JCQ ICE 6] as and when required.

Before exams

• To report to the exams officer prior to each exam session
• To keep exam papers and materials secure before, during and after exams
• To coordinate the assistant invigilators and ensure exam rooms are set out to standard
• To admit candidates into exam rooms
• To identify, seat, and instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams
• To ensure the correct exam papers and materials are distributed to candidates
• To deal with candidate queries
• To be aware of clash and access arrangements and strategically place assistant invigilators to help deal with these.
• To read off the invigilator script and start the exam in a calm but authoritative manner

During exams

• To supervise candidates and invigilators at all times and be vigilant throughout exams
• To deal with any disruptions, emergencies or irregularities that arise during the exam effectively
• To record/report any disruption or irregularities
• To record rest breaks
• To complete attendance registers, sign seating plans and invigilation sheets
• To deal with candidate queries
• To end the exam using the invigilator script

After exams

• To instruct the assistant invigilators collect exam scripts and exam material effectively
• To dismiss candidates from the exam room
• To “check that the names on the scripts match exactly the details on the attendance register” [JCQ ICE 6]
• To securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the exams office

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Job Description