Invigilators (Casual)

Invigilators (Casual)
Salary: £9.79 per hour
Hours: Varied
Contract Type: Casual
Site: Across College Campuses (Nelson, Brierfield, Accrington)
Closing Date: Midnight – Sunday 12 March 2023
Interview Date: TBC

‘Would you like to be part of an Outstanding College and a team that aims to create the extraordinary?’

Our Organisation
Nelson and Colne College Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges – Nelson & Colne College, Lancashire Adult Learning & Accrington & Rossendale College. Our College Group is now the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as ‘Outstanding’ under the new Ofsted inspection framework.

Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.

The Exciting Role
The College Group are looking for highly motivated and dedicated Invigilators to join our Examinations team on a casual basis. The successful candidates will be given full training annually to comply with JCQ regulations. Flexibility is required in this role as the successful candidates may be required to travel across any of the College campuses.

When invigilation is taking place away from the main College site, invigilators will be able to claim mileage costs (provided they are covered for business use, on their insurance policy) and will be paid for preparation time.

What You Will Be Doing

· Assisting with setting up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with the outlined procedures

· Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues

· Ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside the examination venue

· Checking identification and attendance during examinations

· Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with strict procedures

What We Are Looking For:

· Good level of English

· Experience of working or studying in an education environment (desirable)

· Personal Skills and Attitudes

· Effective oral/ written communication skills

· An understanding of examination processes (desirable) as well as the ability to be patient

· Accuracy and attention to detail

· Ability to relate to students and teaching staff

What We Offer in Return:

· Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

· Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period

· A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support

· Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards

· Fantastic family friendly policies

· Free on-site parking on all College sites

· Please visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/working-for-us/benefits/

How to Apply:

Still Interested?

If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and complete an application form.

Website: https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 1 per week

Salary: Up to £9.79 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 12/03/2023