Casual Examinations Invigilator

Qualifications and Training

Essential:

• Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent with a good standard of literacy and numeracy

Experience

Essential:

• Experience of working in a role that requires responsibility, reliability and adherence to clear procedures

• Experience of supervising individuals or groups in a calm, controlled environment

• Experience of following instructions and working within established rules or guidelines

Desirable:

• Previous experience of invigilating examinations in a school environment

• Experience working with young people or in a supervised environment where professional boundaries are important

• A commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults

Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

• Ability to work as part of a team or alone as necessary
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail
• 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 pre-determined instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school matters
• Willingness to undertake training as required
• Able to converse at ease with members of the public (i.e. staff and pupils), answer questions and provide advice in accurate spoken English

• Calm and confident approach, using initiative and common sense while following procedures
• Honest and reliable, able to be firm but fair and maintain confidentiality at all times

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Source: UK Teaching Vacancies Service (teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.