The purpose of this role is to ensure that candidates have an equal, safe and secure environment in which to sit their examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications guidelines for conducting examinations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To supervise candidates entry into the examination room
To direct candidates to their designated seat
To make sure candidates are aware that they are under examination conditions
To open and distribute exam papers to candidates
To start an examination and read out any erratum notices
To complete an attendance register
To make sure that candidates are aware of the start and finish time of the examination
To ensure that the examination regulations laid down by the Examination Boards & Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) are observed
To be vigilant, but not intrusive throughout the period of the examination
To distribute additional paper/equipment as required
To finish an examination
To collect exam papers and exam scripts at the end of the examination as directed
To supervise the orderly exit of candidates from the examination room
To return completed exam papers, exam scripts and exam stationery to a secure area at the end of an examination
To invigilate any practical examinations (i.e. Science, Art) as requested by the EO
To assist in other activities as may reasonably be requested by the centre from time to time
The Invigilator's Role
The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) has an instructions document for conducting examinations. The JCQ document describes the role of an invigilator and this is listed below: An invigilator is the person in the examination room responsible for conducting the exam. They have "a key role in upholding the integrity of the external examination/assessment process".
Invigilators should:
Ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities
Ensure the security of the examination beforehand, during and afterwards
Prevent possible candidate malpractice
Prevent possible administrative failures
