Exam Invigilator
| Posting date: | 20 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5XT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | da245ab1-6f7e-40d7-aa22-b8c04f85ef9a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and dedicated examination invigilators to work within our team as well as on their own. The roles are varied as outlined in the job description. Previous experience is not necessary, full training provided.
Key Purpose:
• To be responsible for assisting with and maintaining the effective and efficient administration of external examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations (on behalf of the JCQ member awarding bodies) and/or awarding body rules for exams administration in a consistent and secure fashion, thereby helping to maintain the integrity of the assessment process
• To support the Head of centre/ Examinations Manager in ensuring that the centre is compliant with the JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements in order to ensure the security and integrity of the examinations/assessments at all times
• To ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with regulations
• Through taking an ethical approach and working proactively to avoid malpractice among students, supports the head of centre/examinations manager in taking all reasonable steps to prevent the occurrence of any malpractice/maladministration before, during and after examinations have taken place
Accountabilities:
1. Effectively manage the conduct of examinations in accordance with JCQ regulations and/or awarding body rules
2. Ensure all exam accommodation is prepared in accordance with the requirements
3. Manage unexpected issues/irregularities which may affect the conduct of examinations
4. Support the head of centre/examinations manager in investigating and reporting cases of suspected or actual malpractice in connection with an examination as required by the JCQ and awarding bodies
5. Support students with special requirements agreed by the Examination Boards
6. Support emergency access arrangements for eligible candidates as the need may arise during exam time
7. Maintain the confidentiality and security of candidates’ responses and dispatch scripts according to the requirements
8. Undertake training, update or review sessions as required
9. Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the role as may be required by the head of centre/examinations manager, for example:
a. the preparation for and conduct of internal examinations under external examination conditions
b. other exams-related administrative tasks
What the school offers its staff
Admiral Lord Nelson School is a vibrant learning community where every member of staff understands the difference that they can make to our students’ outcomes. We expect all staff to be actively involved in the personal development of our young people and to show full commitment to their own and the school’s professional development.
Admiral Lord Nelson School and its Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; and they expect all staff to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and dedicated examination invigilators to work within our team as well as on their own. The roles are varied as outlined in the job description. Previous experience is not necessary, full training provided.
Key Purpose:
• To be responsible for assisting with and maintaining the effective and efficient administration of external examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations (on behalf of the JCQ member awarding bodies) and/or awarding body rules for exams administration in a consistent and secure fashion, thereby helping to maintain the integrity of the assessment process
• To support the Head of centre/ Examinations Manager in ensuring that the centre is compliant with the JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements in order to ensure the security and integrity of the examinations/assessments at all times
• To ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with regulations
• Through taking an ethical approach and working proactively to avoid malpractice among students, supports the head of centre/examinations manager in taking all reasonable steps to prevent the occurrence of any malpractice/maladministration before, during and after examinations have taken place
Accountabilities:
1. Effectively manage the conduct of examinations in accordance with JCQ regulations and/or awarding body rules
2. Ensure all exam accommodation is prepared in accordance with the requirements
3. Manage unexpected issues/irregularities which may affect the conduct of examinations
4. Support the head of centre/examinations manager in investigating and reporting cases of suspected or actual malpractice in connection with an examination as required by the JCQ and awarding bodies
5. Support students with special requirements agreed by the Examination Boards
6. Support emergency access arrangements for eligible candidates as the need may arise during exam time
7. Maintain the confidentiality and security of candidates’ responses and dispatch scripts according to the requirements
8. Undertake training, update or review sessions as required
9. Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the role as may be required by the head of centre/examinations manager, for example:
a. the preparation for and conduct of internal examinations under external examination conditions
b. other exams-related administrative tasks
What the school offers its staff
Admiral Lord Nelson School is a vibrant learning community where every member of staff understands the difference that they can make to our students’ outcomes. We expect all staff to be actively involved in the personal development of our young people and to show full commitment to their own and the school’s professional development.
Admiral Lord Nelson School and its Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; and they expect all staff to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.