The Leigh Academy is now hiring for the role of Invigilator who will join our wider established Exams Team working with us for the duration of exams throughout the year. The ideal candidates will be well organised, flexible, reliable and have experience of supervising pupils. Whilst experience is preferred, full training will be provided for the successful candidates. Whilst the role is ad-hoc, hours will be agreed with the successful candidates in advance and there will be an opportunity to work regularly during the academy's usual examination periods.

What we expect from you: The main purpose of this role is to supervise examinations and to ensure that guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of the examination papers and procedures are followed during examination sessions. Typical duties include the following;

To ensure a calm environment to give the candidates the best possible exam experience.
To set up the examination rooms as determined by the Data and Examinations Manager.
To be aware of any needs that candidates may have during an examination.
To ensure that no inappropriate/not allowed items are brought into an examination room.
To ensure that candidates follow regulations of an exam room and to be vigilant at all times.
Ensure all candidates are aware of the information and of any notice that may affect them.
To ensure all candidates are seated according to the seating plan provided.
To ensure all candidates receive appropriate exam question papers and answer papers.
To record attendance on the appropriate attendance register.
To ensure that there is no talking or disruption for the candidates once an exam has begun.
To ensure answer scripts are collected, sorted into candidate number order and supervised as required, passing them safely to the Data and Examinations Manager for despatch.
To maintain security and confidentiality at all times.
To highlight any concerns or issues to the Data and Examinations Manager.
To assist in other activities as may reasonably be requested by from time to time.