Exam Invigilator

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Job details

Contract hours:
Basis: Casual
Salary: £11.10 per hour
Location: Uppingham
Closing date: 25 September 2023, 5:00 pm

Description

Uppingham School is seeking meticulous, organised, professional, and adaptable Exam Invigilators to contribute to the seamless administration of examinations.

Your responsibilities will encompass safeguarding exam materials prior to, during, and after assessments, supervising throughout the examinations, and ensuring the orderly departure of pupils upon exam completion. Your remit will span both internal and external exams, necessitating qualities of patience, composure, and tact, all complemented by a consistently professional attitude, whilst maintaining confidentiality.

Your working hours will vary with the exam schedule, reflecting the diverse array of assessments throughout the year although you will generally start at 08:30am for morning examinations and 1:30pm for afternoon examinations, the duration of which can last from one to five hours.

Notably, the period spanning mid-April to the close of June (excluding half-term) represents a peak activity interval in our academic calendar. Occasional weekend availability might also be required to fulfil the department’s needs.

If you show professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to maintaining the integrity of academic assessments, we welcome your application to join our dedicated team of Exam Invigilators at Uppingham School.

Exam Invigilator – Candidate Information Pack

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All positions at the School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore ALL convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered ‘spent’ under the Act) MUST be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. All information given will be treated as confidential and each case will be taken on its merits. Failure to disclose this information may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or immediate termination of employment.

Uppingham School is an equal opportunities employer.

Working at Uppingham

Uppingham is a vibrant, stimulating, energetic and forward-looking school. Our community is made up of talented people offering a diverse range of experiences. We welcome applications from candidates who are both experienced and new to working within the independent education sector.