ADMINISTRATION

Job Title: Exam Invigilator

Job Location: As directed by Exams Office

Responsible to: Exams Assistant – Line Manager

Hours of work: Casual

This is a casual post, with staff working as required by the school during examination periods especially during May/June. A full commitment to the post is required at all times.

• To work in a set exam environment
• Monitoring the students taking internal/external exams
• To advise Exam Officer of any suspicious circumstances during the exam – report required
• May be required to start/finish exam
• Calm students if necessary
• Escort to toilet as necessary
• Collect papers at end of exam
• Collect candidate numbers
• Check desk for graffiti & ensure cleaned by student if found
• Ensure chairs are replaced under the desks & exam room left tidy
• Ensure students enter & leave exam in orderly fashion
• Make sure that all candidate signs are in place before the exam starts
• To be vigilant at all times – ie walking around the exam room

The duties of the post may be varied from time to time, in a manner that is compatible with the post held, at the discretion of the Headteacher

What makes a Good Invigilator?

There are a number of qualities that are desirable in an invigilator. These include:

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• A flexible approach to work
• Ability to communicate with candidates and members of staff clearly and accurately
• Ability to work to predetermined instructions
• Ability to work as part of a team or alone as necessary
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to keep calm under pressure or during unexpected circumstances
• Common sense and initiative
• Ability to judge when a decision is not theirs to make
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to be firm but fair at all times

Why it is important to have dedicated Invigilators

• Can help establish consistent practice within and across exams if they are used frequently
• Can normally be present throughout whole exam
• Can often work hours tailored to meet the exam timetable rather than the general school timetable
• Can supervise candidates held incommunicado before or after oral assessments or while waiting to sit rescheduled exams
• Can be used to invigilate internal exams and tests,
• Can undertake tasks such as checking registers against scripts

Commencement: Easter/Sept 2012

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead the IT department in an aspiring and ambitious school. We are a forward-looking, dynamic school, totally committed to achieving outstanding progress and attainment for all our students. The support you will be offered in achieving your aims will be excellent. The person appointed will be an excellent practitioner with high expectations of staff and students and will have the knowledge and experience to teach across the whole spectrum of age and ability. The ideal candidate will have shown an ability to lead staff and students in new initiatives and will have the imagination and drive to take the Department forward.

Pre-application visits are positively encouraged.

Further information including a letter to applicants and a job description can be found on our school website (under the Working at Mayfield tab). Please submit your application using the application form on the school

CLOSING DATE TUESDAY MONDAY 30 JANUARY 2012 -12.30PM

Commencement: June 2012 (Maternity Cover)
Commencement: Sept 2012

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher of Maths, to cover maternity leave for one year and another permanent member of staff from Sept 2012. You will join a strong successful Faculty, teaching across all the age and ability ranges. A proven track record of success within your current role would be desirable, although NQT’s are welcome to apply.

Mayfield is a forward-looking, dynamic school with specialist status in Humanities & Arts.

Further information including a letter to applicants and a job description can be found on our school website (under the working at Mayfield tab). Please submit your application using the application form on the school website: www.mayfieldschool.net

Pre-application visits are positively welcomed.

Tel: 020 8590 5211 Fax: 020 8597 5729 Email: vorleyt@mayfieldschool.net

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 30 JANUARY 2012 – 12.30PM

Commencement: ASAP

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher of History. You will join a strong successful Faculty, teaching across all the age and ability ranges up to A’ level. A proven track record of success within your current role would be desirable, although NQT’s are encouraged to apply.

Mayfield is a forward-looking, dynamic school with specialist status in Humanities & Arts.

Further information including a letter to applicants and a job description can be found on our school website (under the Working at Mayfield tab). Please submit your application using the application form on the school website: www.mayfieldschool.net

Pre-application visits are positively welcomed.

Tel: 020 8590 5211 Fax: 020 8597 5729

Email: vorleyt@mayfieldschool.net

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2012 – 12.30PM