Invigilator
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Main duties and responsibilities
Invigilators are appointed to the Merchant Taylors’ School register of casual staff and engaged on an as and when basis during term time. The main purpose of the role is to conduct examinations in accordance with the JCQ and other awarding bodies regulations as well as Merchant Taylors’ instructions. The role is also required to play a “key role in upholding the integrity of the external examination/assessment process” [JCQ ICE 6] as and when required.
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 exam room at the start of each session
- To keep exam papers and materials secure before, during and after exams
- To 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 to help deal with these.
During exams
- To supervise candidates 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 deal with candidate queries
After exams
- To collect exam scripts and exam material effectively
- 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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