SQA Chief Invigilator
St George's, Edinburgh
Edinburgh, City of
- New
- Salary:
- Hourly Rate as per SQA Chief Invigilator Rate
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 December 2024
Job overview
Competitive remuneration and benefits package including:-
- Staff lunches
- Access to school buses on school bus routes for all staff (small charge payable)
- Professional learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to benefit from the use of the many school facilities; libraries; sports facilities etc
- Death in service benefits all staff
- Opportunity to join our community and contribute to social, music, drama and other events and activities.
The Role
SQA CHIEF INVIGILATOR | Permanent, Exam Time Only
-Applications will be considered as and when we receive them, so early applications are encouraged.
-We reserve the right to close this vacancy upon receipt of sufficient suitable applications.
-The SQA Chief Invigilator will work only during fixed dates throughout the academic year i.e. Examination Time. Exact periods of work will be communicated by the Line Manager.
Job Purpose
• The SQA Chief Invigilator (CI) is responsible for the organisation and supervision of invigilation of all external assessments for National Qualifications, in accordance with SQA policy and procedures as detailed in the Invigilator Handbook.
• The activities will be under the direction of staff from SQA. Close liaison will be required with the Head of Centre and/or SQA Co-ordinator/Examinations Officer throughout the external assessment period to ensure the effective management of the external assessments.
• To support internal mock examinations for National Qualifications and any other internal assessments as agreed with the SQA Co-ordinator/Examinations Officer
Accountable To
Examinations Officer and Deputy Head (Academic)
Main Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The following provides an overview of the main duties and responsibilities for the post holder but is not exhaustive and can be subject to change:
• Responsible for the secure storage and management of external assessments before and during the examination cycle ensuring compliance with SQA security requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring that external assessments, including those for Assessment Arrangements candidates, are conducted in accordance with SQA policy and procedures.
• Deliver a training session(s) to all Invigilators prior to the examination period.
• Allocate and advise Invigilators of their duties and dates required – updating as required throughout the examination cycle.
• Maintain an accurate record of training attended and sessions worked by all Invigilators throughout the examination period and verify all claims for fees prior to submission to SQA.
• Supervise Invigilators and conduct daily briefings to the Invigilation team prior to the start of each examination session.
• Responsible for the accurate submission of candidates’ external assessment materials to SQA.
• Responsible with the SQA Co-ordinator/Examinations Officer for the invigilators appointed by the school for the running of examinations.
• Take an ethical approach and work proactively to avoid malpractice among students and staff, taking all reasonable steps to prevent the occurrence of any malpractice/maladministration before, during the course of and after examinations have taken place.
In accordance with SQA’s guidelines, complete comprehensive reports on any irregularities in the conduct of an external assessment and submit to SQA where necessary. For example:
• any incident concerning possible malpractice
• any issue concerning the content of a question paper
• the unauthorised removal of a question paper or examination material from the examination room either by candidates, invigilation or centre staff
• faulty question papers, faulty digital question paper discs or faulty audio CDs
• any instances of sickness, interruptions or disturbances during an assessment
The Ideal Candidate
Successful candidates must:
• have internet access, basic IT skills and a personal email address
• have excellent organisational skills
• be suitable to work within an education environment
• be physically able to undertake the duties of the role
• not be an employee of the centre or associated with the centre
• live within easy reach of the centre
About the school/organisation
As Edinburgh’s only all-through independent school for girls aged 3-18, St George's is a place of possibilities: where everyone is clearly heard; pupils feel empowered to be themselves; and innovation is constantly encouraged.
The courage of our founding mothers, who pioneered women’s education in Victorian Scotland, still echoes defiantly through our corridors. That’s why amplifying the voice of every girl remains part of our DNA today as a loyal school community with a unique spirit of pride.
Over 90% of our girls achieve their first-choice post-school destination: leaving us as robust, empathetic change-makers, ready to take on the world…
About St George's, Edinburgh
- St George's, Edinburgh
- Garscube Terrace, Murrayfield, Edinburgh
- Midlothian
- EH12 6BG
- United Kingdom
St George’s School for Girls is an independent, all-through school in Edinburgh. It caters for approximately 800 girls aged between two and eighteen.
Founded in 1888 by pioneers of women’s education, St George’s is the largest all-girls school in Scotland and the only all-through girls’ school in Edinburgh. The school was named the top Scottish Independent School for Advanced Higher results by the Best-Schools website in 2014 and 2013.
Vision and values
The main vision of St George’s School for Girls is to produce women of independent mind who are equipped with the academic and life skills to succeed. The ethos is based on four values: truth, honour, freedom and courtesy. Students and staff alike are encouraged to be respectful towards one another. Pupils learn in an environment free of gender stereotypes.
St George’s nursery curriculum is based on child-led activities, involving problem-solving, creativity and role play. For the older students, the curriculum is based on GCSE and Scottish Higher and Advanced Higher examinations in eight areas: languages, maths, social studies, sciences, health and well-being, religious and moral education, expressive arts and technologies. The school also emphasises the importance of outdoor learning and physical activity as a supplement to academic learning.
Education Scotland report
“The school’s systematic approaches to tracking and monitoring children’s and young people’s performance provides staff with very helpful information about each child’s progress and development. The headteacher has a strong and clear vision for the school as a place where children and young people receive the best education to develop their ambitions and fulfil their aspirations.”
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