Exam Invigilators / Readers / Scribes

Our client, a highly respected Higher Education establishment based in Ayr, require a number of Exam Invigilators, Readers and Scribes to cover the current exam diet on Tuesday 28th April.  Shift is  9.15am and 1.15pm. The rate of pay will be £13.53 or £13.84 per hour dependant on the role.

Main Purpose of the Role:
Under the guidance of the Registry Academic Administrator and the Senior Invigilator assigned to the exam hall, you will be responsible for the supervision of the students undertaking examinations.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Invigilators

• Provide assistance to the Senior Invigilator in the organisation and supervision of examinations
• Help with the distribution of examination papers and the appropriate examination ancillary material
• Ensure student’s personal belongs are placed at the appropriate designated area
• Follow instructions regarding the running of the examination including the setting out of desks before the commencement of the examination and the supervision of the students
• Observe students during the examination ensuring that the examinations are conducted in accordance with the appropriate procedures and examination regulations
• Escort candidates who require to be absent temporarily from the examination venue
• Check the identification of students
• Collect in the attendance slips from the desks of each candidate
• Ensure candidates remain seated until all answer scripts/folders have been collected in
• Report any relevant matters regarding the operation of the exam to the Senior Invigilator
• Ensure the confidentiality of examination matters

Readers/Scribes

• As a scribe/reader you have the important task of supporting a student and enabling him/her to demonstrate their ability
• Although your role is to read and/or write as directed by the student, a quiet, friendly, confident manner will calm and encourage students
• You should be prepared to fit in with the student’s preferences regarding seating, reading speed, dictation style and so on.
• Ensure with the student that all details (name, banner identification number etc. are correct) if you are completing these for the student

Key Skills and Requirements:
A good general education
A professional manner with a positive and enthusiastic approach to work
Good observational skills
Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing and the ability to deal with staff and students in a polite and courteous manner
Calm and efficient manner in dealing with people especially in stressful situations
Ability to follow instructions
Good interpersonal and organisational skills
Previous experience of examination invigilation advantageous
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work using own initiative
Ability to work accurately and with attention to detail
For Readers/Scribes fluent written and spoken English is essential