Examinations Invigilator

Main Responsibilities

• Distributing exam materials, including question papers and answer booklets, before the start of the exam and collecting them at the end.
• Issuing instructions to candidates.
• Notifying the Examinations Officer if a candidate is absent or late for an exam.
• Supervising candidates during exams to ensure that silence is maintained and that in all respects the exams are conducted in accordance with the awarding bodies’ rules and regulations.
• Being vigilant at all times.
• On some occasions, overseeing the start and end of the exams, including giving time reminders to candidates, ensuring access arrangements are in place and that extra-time candidates receive the correct time allowance.
• Giving the Examinations Officer every assistance to ensure that all proper procedures, as specified by the exam boards and by Highgate are followed.
• Keeping exam papers in secure conditions at the end of each exam until they are passed to the Examinations Officer.
• Undertaking any mandatory training in person or online that is required for the performance of the duties.
• Any other duties within the postholder’s capabilities as may be reasonably requested from time to time. Other work may be required outside of the scheduled exam time. Due to the nature of the work, finish times are likely to vary day-to-day.