Examination Invigilator

Examination Invigilator

Responsible to: Exams and Data Officer

Location: CAPA College, Mulberry Way, Wakefield, WF1 2QN

Grade: Grade 4

Contract: Casual Worker

Start Date: 6th January 2025 (or as soon as possible after this date)

Closing Date: Sunday 8th December

Interview Date: w/c 9th December (shortlisting will be happen on 9th December and you will be offered another date to interview on this week)

Overall Purpose of the Post:

Provide routine invigilating duties and general administrative support for the examinations function and the college. Provide specialist support requirements such as reading or scribing for students eligible for exam access arrangements. Please note that previous experience of invigilation is not required as training in the role and duties of an invigilator will be provided. Invigilators are required to declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them. 

Please note that successful applicants will be required to comply with all Enhance Academy Trust policies. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant vetting checks, including a satisfactory enhanced disclosure and pre-employment and safeguarding checks before an offer of appointment is confirmed. Following appointment, the employee will be subject to rechecking as required from time to time by the BLP.

CAPA College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are looking for candidates who can:

• Ensure that examinations are conducted according to the exam regulations in order to: - ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities - ensure the security of the examination materials before, during and after the examination - prevent possible candidate malpractice - prevent possible administrative failures
• Provide routine invigilating duties and general administrative support for the examinations function and the college.
• Provide specialist support requirements such as reading or scribing for students eligible for exam access arrangements. 

We are looking for candidates who:

• are positive, enthusiastic and enjoy working with young people aged 16-19
• are reliable, flexible and readily available during main examination periods
• have effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• are confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in examination rooms
• are able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people
• have basic IT skills (familiar with use of email, mobile phone messaging etc)
• seek to achieve competence in the role and a rigorous understanding of the JCQ regulations
• thrive on working as part of a passionate, committed, fast-paced and energetic team

In return, we will offer you:

• An opportunity to make your mark in an outstanding new Arts focused post 16 provision
• A professional and supportive team
• A personalised approach to continuing professional development
• A college that has a clear vision for improving outcomes and has student welfare and development at the centre of its ethos
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

For further information please check out our website www.capacollege.co.uk or email

recruitment@capacollege.co.uk

Application forms can be downloaded from our website and:

• Sent with a covering letter by e-mail to recruitment@capacollege.co.uk or
• Posted with a covering letter to CAPA College, Mulberry Way, Wakefield, WF1 2QN 

Closing Date: Sunday 8th December 2024