Exam Invigilator

Main Areas of Responsibility You will support the Exams Officer with the day-to-day operation of examination venues and other examination processes, with activities including : Assisting with setting-up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations Ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside examination venues Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with irregularities Checking attendance during examinations Recording details of late arrivals Escorting candidates from venues during the examinations and supervising candidates outside examination venues Collecting and collating scripts at the end of the examination Assisting with the preparation of script envelopes Supervising candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the venue without authorisation and that they leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner Assisting with the packing of examination papers, stationery and equipment before examinations, and the delivery to and from venues as appropriate Assisting with the preparation of seating plans Qualifications & Experience For this role, you will need : Access to an email account so invigilation schedules can be arranged with the Examinations Officer A positive interest in young people and their education The ability to be flexible Accuracy and a high level of attention to detail Confident communication skills A firm but fair attitude The ability to work well under pressure Physical fitness appropriate to tasks required (exam papers can be heavy in bulk, and there is a lot of walking involved) Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS / UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. About Us At Harris Academy Morden we pride ourselves on the inclusive approach and caring environment we have developed. Ofsted 2024 ‘Harris Academy Morden is a high-achieving, happy school. Pupils value the care and rigour staff provide’. Staff well-being is at the heart of our academy. We have a sensible marking policy, organised marking sessions to give staff time to mark and a two-week October half term holiday. Ofsted 2024 ‘Staff enjoy working at this school. They feel well supported and recognise that leaders are sensitive to their workload and consider their well-being.’ Our Academy is traditional in its approach to discipline and has very high expectations for student behaviour. Ofsted 2024 ‘Pupils learn to be tenacious, persevering in their learning, even when it is difficult. They behave well and are keen to learn.’ Year 11 GCSE results consistently place the Academy in the highest percentile in the country. Ofsted 2024 ‘Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum. They work hard and produce work of high quality. They develop a deep body of knowledge in different subjects. Pupils achieve highly and are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education, employment or training.’ Harris Academy Morden is located favourably for public transport with good local access to bus, tram and train links to mainline rail and the underground network.