Exam Invigilator

Exam Invigilators are an integral part of the exams team here at Oasis Academy Leesbrook. The role of the Exam Invigilator is to ensure that examinations are conducted according the the current JCQ instructions for conducting examinations.

An Exam Invigilator is the person in the examinations room responsible for conducting a particular examination session in the presence of the candidates (students). Invigilators have a key role in upholding the integrity of the external examination / assessment process.

Role / Responsibilities of an Exam Invigilator include:

• invigilate examinations in line the JCQ Examinations Board and Academy regulations
• ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities, with an appropriate atmosphere in the examination room to optimise student performance
• ensure the security of the examination before, during and after the examination, and inform the Head of Centre if they are suspicious of the security of the examination papers
• prevent possible candidate malpractice
• prevent possible administrative failures
• liaise with the examination officer and senior invigilator
• promote and safeguard the welfare of children you supervise or come into contact with
• be familiar with JCQ’s ‘Instructions for Conducting Examinations’, the ‘Warning to Candidates’, Information for Candidates’ and ‘Mobile Phone’ posters, and any specific instructions relating to the subjects being examined
• give all their attention to conducting the examination properly
• be able to observe each candidate in the examination room at all times

Further duties of an Exam Invigilator include:

• invigilate Academy Exams on required dates, according to your availability
• maintain order/discipline of students, ensuring they behave appropriately in an examination setting
• actively invigilate during the examination, watching students
• remove mobile phones for the duration of the examination
• provide each student with an examination paper
• where appropriate, supply writing paper and equipment during the examination
• ensure the correct procedures are used for lending equipment to students
• if requested, accompany students to the toilet, ensuring that examination regulations are maintained
• if requested, accompany a student who becomes ill to the designated first aid area
• report any suspicion of cheating by students to the senior invigilator
• collect the examination papers and hand to the senior invigilator/Exams Officer at the end of the examination
• be aware of and comply with the policies relating to child protection, security and confidentiality.
• be aware of the Academy’s evacuation procedure in the event of an emergency and be familiar with the procedure for each examination room.

Our Academy 

We are a secondary school in Oldham, Greater Manchester that opened in 2018 and are dedicated to supporting our young people to reach their potential. We leave no child behind; our progress data is incredibly strong and it is attributed to the hard work of our staff and students. We work together, sharing this educational journey with a common goal - develop happy and successful leaders who are culturally enriched role models in our community. Being part of the Oasis Community Learning multi-academy trust, we benefit from support and sharing of best practice from our regional schools, Regional Director and wider Oasis family.

We opened the Academy in temporary accommodation in 2018, with just 230 students across two year groups. In November 2020 we moved into our new, permanent home, which is a state of the art building that sits on the old Breeze Hill School site located on Roxbury Avenue, just off Lees Road in Oldham. We will be at full capacity, with 1500 students, by 2024-2025. We are a school of choice within Oldham, rated 'Good' by Ofsted and are oversubscribed each year.

What are you waiting for? Apply today! 

Like what you see? Make sure you fill out an application today and submit to recruitment@oasisleesbrook.org. Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We’re very happy to answer any questions you may have, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Principal’s PA:

E: recruitment@oasisleesbrook.org

T: 0161 290 4000    

Visit our website to find out more at www.oasisacademyleesbrook.org.

The person undertaking this role is expected to work within the policies, ethos and aims of the Academy and to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Principal. 

All staff take an active role in the Academy’s care and guidance of students.

The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the Statement of Conditions of Employment.

The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours, which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.