Exam Invigilators

Job Description

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi are currently seeking Invigilators (Part Time) starting May 2025.

Main Duties:

• To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Cranleigh Abu Dhabi’s regulations and instructions.
• To have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the external examination/assessment process.

Before Examinations:

• Report to and be briefed by the exams officer prior to each exam session
• Keep confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams
• Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements
• Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal examination conditions
• Give full attention to conducting the examinations properly
• Identify candidates and seat candidates according to the required arrangements
• Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates
• Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams
• Deal with candidate questions
• Start exams During examinations
• Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout examinations
• Keep disruption in examination rooms to a minimum
• Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
• Record/report any incidents, disruption or irregularities
• Complete attendance registers
• Deal with candidate questions according to the regulations

After Examinations:

• Instruct candidates in finishing their examinations and collect examination scripts and materials
• Dismiss candidates from the examination room
• Check candidates’ names on scripts, match the details on the attendance register
• Securely return all examination scripts and materials to the exams officer Other tasks
• Undertake training, update and review sessions as required
• Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the exams officer

Minimum Experience:

• Experience of invigilation is not required as training in the role and duties of an invigilator will be provided
• Invigilators must confirm the confidentiality and security requirements surrounding the invigilation process are known, understood and will be followed at all times

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Be reliable, flexible and readily available during main examination periods
• Have effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Work well as part of a team
• Be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in examination rooms
• Be 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