Exam Invigilator

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint Exam Invigilators to join our innovative team as soon as possible to work within our high performing Academy. This is a casual role, hours as and when required.About UsHarris City Academy Crystal Palace is a mixed Academy for1,300 students aged 11-18, with a large sixth form of over 350 students. The Academy has three consecutive Outstanding judgments by Ofsted, with the most recent inspection in 2014 finding the Academy to be Outstanding in every aspect. We are a consistentlyhigh performing school; in 2019, our progress 8 score was 0.61, 94% of our students achieved a 4+ in English and 86% in maths. Our motto, All Can Achieve encapsulates our vision that all members of the Academy community are supported and encouraged to achievetheir absolute potential.Main Areas of ResponsibilityTo support the Exams Officer with the day-to-day operation of examination venues. Activities may include: Assisting with setting-up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examinationpapers in accordance with strict procedures. Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues. Ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside examinationvenues. Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with strict procedures. Checking attendance during examinations. Recording details of late arrivals. Escorting candidatesfrom venues during the examinations as required, and supervising candidates whilst outside examination venues. Collecting and collating scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures. 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 ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner.To assist Examinations Office staffwith other examination processes. Activities may include: Assisting with the packing of examination papers, stationery and equipment prior to the examinations and the delivery to and from venues as appropriate. Assisting with the preparation of seating plans.Qualifications& Experience Access to email account for purpose of arranging invigilation schedules with Exams Officer Positive interest in young people and their education Reliable and Punctual Flexible Accurate, attention to detail Confident communicator Firm but fairComfortable under pressure Physical fitness appropriate to tasks required (exam papers can be heavy in bulk, and there is a lot of walking involved)Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrangea conversation.Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are receivedand we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possibleand advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.Rewards & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planningat its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional placesof learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package whichincludes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.As a provider of employmentand education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.