Lift Schools
Exam Invigilator
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Are you organised, calm under pressure and confident working with groups of young people? We are looking for an Exam Invigilator to join Lift Maltings and help ensure examinations run smoothly.
About The Role
As an Exam Invigilator, you will work under the direction of the Exams Officer to help create a calm, secure and well organised examination environment. You will prepare rooms, check candidate identity and attendance, distribute exam papers and materials, explain procedures clearly and record exam start and finish times.
During examinations, you will supervise candidates, maintain appropriate exam conditions, respond to queries without compromising exam integrity and record and report any incidents. You will also collect scripts and materials at the end of each exam and help restore the venue where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare examination rooms in line with seating plans and exam requirements
- Check candidate identity and attendance and distribute the correct papers and materials
- Give clear instructions to candidates and ensure examination regulations are followed
- Supervise candidates throughout examinations, maintaining a calm and secure environment
- Respond appropriately to queries, disruptions and emergencies and report incidents
- Collect examination papers and materials securely and support the clearing of examination venues
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What We're Looking For
- Experience of managing large groups of people
- Good literacy and communication skills, with the ability to give clear and unambiguous instructions
- The ability to follow schedules and deadlines, solve problems and use initiative within established procedures
- A calm, patient and resilient approach, including when dealing with unexpected situations
- Strong teamwork skills, professionalism and the ability to build positive relationships
- A student-focused approach and commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or equivalent, experience of working with children or in an education setting, and knowledge of exam procedures and protocols are desirable
About Lift Maltings
Lift Maltings is an 11–16 school based in Witham, Essex. Situated between the cities of Chelmsford and Colchester, the school has 900 students on roll and benefits from a modern, purpose-built site opened in 2011. With excellent transport links to London, our staff and students can take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities the capital provides. Free car parking facilities are available on site.
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Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Luke Harper, School Operations Manager, at lharper@liftmaltings.org
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
How We Support You
We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.
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This is a casual, zero-hours contract, with hours offered as and when required.
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