Exam Invigilator

Exam Invigilator - Seasonal Role (Full/Part-Time or Adhoc Shifts)

Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: Seasonal - ASAP

Monarch Education is seeking reliable and organised Exam Invigilators to support the administration of exams in various schools across Birmingham. This seasonal role is ideal for individuals looking for flexible working hours, with both full-time and part-time roles available, or adhoc shifts that can fit around your availability. Full training on exam regulations will be provided, ensuring you are fully prepared to support the smooth running of exam periods.

Exam Supervision:

• Ensure a calm and quiet environment is maintained throughout the exam period, preventing any disturbances.
• Supervise students in exam rooms, ensuring they follow exam regulations and remain focused.
• Verify student identities and ensure they are seated correctly according to exam seating plans.
• Distribute, collect, and account for exam papers and materials in a secure and organised manner.
• Ensure all students follow the correct exam procedures, including the use of permitted materials and adhering to time limits.

Adherence to Exam Regulations:

• Maintain a thorough understanding of exam regulations, ensuring the correct procedures are followed during each exam.
• Monitor students for any form of cheating or malpractice and report any incidents to the exam board or school leadership.
• Ensure that exam rooms are properly set up before the start of each exam, including checking that the correct papers and equipment are available.
• Deal with any unexpected issues in a professional and calm manner, such as late arrivals or student illness.

Support for Students:

• Provide support to students in a respectful manner, ensuring they understand their responsibilities and the rules for the exam.
• Respond to any student queries regarding exam protocols, ensuring they are directed to the appropriate person if needed.
• Ensure that any special arrangements for students with additional needs are implemented according to instructions.

Health and Safety:

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all students during the exam period.
• Report any issues or incidents during the exam to the appropriate staff promptly.
• Ensure that students leave the exam room in an orderly manner, maintaining security and confidentiality of materials.

Experience:

• Previous experience as an Exam Invigilator is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Experience working in a school or educational setting is beneficial but not required.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional, and authoritative presence in an exam setting.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with students and staff in a respectful and supportive manner.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and adhere to strict exam regulations.
• Punctual, reliable, and flexible with a strong work ethic.

• A calm and patient demeanor, with the ability to manage challenging situations.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High level of responsibility, ensuring exam integrity is maintained at all times.
• Flexible availability, with both full-time, part-time, or adhoc shifts to fit your schedule.

If you are looking for a flexible and seasonal role, and have the ability to work in a focused and controlled environment, we would love to hear from you!

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to 200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch ((url removed))

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.