EXAM INVIGILATORS
Job Description
Ensuring the exam hall meets JCQ requirements
ie centre number clock clearly visable
Getting candidates into Exam Hall
Ensuring candidates have correct papers
Dealing with extra candidates not on register
Reading erratum notices
Notifying candidates of the start of the exam
Recording start and finishing times of exams
Opening & distributing papers and authorised materials
Ensuring the attendance register is completed
Completing the seating plan
Ensuring late candidates are briefed and seated with minimum fuss
Supervising candidates
Supervising any candidates who may have to leave the room
Ensuring school policy is adhered to
Notifying candidates that the exam is finished
Ensuring exam conditions are maintained until candidates leave the room
Collecting scripts in attendance register order
Checking that nothing has been left at the desk and no graffiti has been made
during the exam
Ensuring that scripts are never left unattended and are safely delivered to
exams officer
Ensuring there are no missing scripts
What makes a good Invigilator
Accuracy and attention to detail
A flexible approach to work
Ability to relate to candidates yet maintain an air of authority
Ability to communicate with candidates and members of staff clearly and
accurately
Ability to work to predetermined instructions
Ability to work as part of a team or alone as necessary
Reliability and punctuality
Ability to keep calm under pressure or during unexpected circumstances
Common sense and initiative
Ability to judge when a decision is not theirs to make
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to be fair but firm at all times