The Post
To conduct examinations in accordance with the instructions from the Joint Council for Qualifications(JCQ), other awarding bodies (when appropriate) and the school’s own instructions and safeguarding policies. To support upholding the integrity of the examination process.
Main Duties
Before exams
- To report to and be briefed by the Examinations Officer prior to each exam session;
- To be aware of the Emergency Evacuation Procedures, fire exits and fire assembly points;
- To be aware of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health and safety, security,
confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the Examinations Officer;
- To ensure examination papers and materials are kept secure before, during and after exams;
- To ensure examination rooms are set out according to the instructions;
- To admit candidates into examination rooms;
- To identify, seat, and instruct candidates in the conduct of their examinations;
- To distribute the correct examination papers and materials to candidates;
- To deal with candidate queries.
During exams
- To supervise candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout examinations;
- To keep disruption in examination rooms to a minimum;
- To deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively;
- To record and report any disruption or irregularities to the Examinations Officer;
- To complete attendance registers;
- To deal with candidate queries;
- To distribute additional paper and other stationery as required.
After exams
- To collect examination scripts;
- To dismiss candidates from the examination room;
- To check candidates’ names on scripts match the details on the attendance register;
- To securely return all examination scripts and examination materials to the Director of
Examinations and External Visits;
- To ensure that the room is left tidy after the examination.
Experience & Skills
- Display strong written and spoken communication skills;
- Excellent organizational skills
- Able to work within the procedures and regulations
- An understanding of the examination process.
- Knowledge and able to work within the College’s safeguarding
protocols & procedures
- An awareness of Health and safety within the workplace
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- Capable of working positively under pressure
- Able to identify and complete work independently
The selection panel reserves the right to enhance any or all of the desirable criteria to attain a manageable field
Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
