To conduct examinations in accordance with the JCQ and other awarding bodies regulations as well as Merchant Taylors' instructions.
To play a "key role in upholding the integrity of the external examination/assessment process" [JCQ ICE 6] as and when required.
To report to the exams officer prior to each exam session
To keep exam papers and materials secure before, during and after exams
To coordinate the assistant invigilators and ensure exam rooms are set out to standard
To admit candidates into exam rooms
To identify, seat, and instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams
To ensure the correct exam papers and materials are distributed to candidates
To deal with candidate queries
To be aware of clash and access arrangements and strategically place assistant invigilators to help deal with these.
To read off the invigilator script and start the exam in a calm but authoritative manner
To supervise candidates and invigilators at all times and be vigilant throughout exams
To deal with any disruptions, emergencies or irregularities that arise during the exam effectively
To record/report any disruption or irregularities
To record rest breaks
To complete attendance registers, sign seating plans and invigilation sheets
To deal with candidate queries
To end the exam using the invigilator script
To instruct the assistant invigilators collect exam scripts and exam material effectively
To dismiss candidates from the exam room
To "check that the names on the scripts match exactly the details on the attendance register" [JCQ ICE 6]
To securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the exams office
To attend training, refresher or review sessions as required
To undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the exams officer, for example:
Supervision of clash candidates between exam sessions
Facilitating access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe etc. (full training will be provided)
Exams-related administrative tasks

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