The Role
Experience is not required, as training will be provided, although applicants will be asked to declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them.
An ideal candidate will:
· Be flexible
· Have effective communication skills
· Be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms.
Key Responsibilities:
Main duties
1. To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and KAA instructions.
2. To play a key role in upholding the integrity of the examination process
Before exams
· To report to and be briefed by the exams officer prior to each exam session
· To keep exam papers and materials secure before, during and after exams
· To ensure exam rooms are set out according to the instructions
· To admit candidates into exam rooms
· To identify, seat, and instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams
· To distribute the correct exam papers and materials to candidates
· To deal with candidate queries
During exams
· To supervise candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams
· To keep disruption in exam rooms to a minimum
· To deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
· To record/report any disruption or irregularities
· To complete attendance registers
· To deal with candidate queries
After exams
· To collect exam scripts
· To dismiss candidates from the exam room
· To check candidates’ names on scripts match the details on the attendance register
· To securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the exams office
Other
· 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.
The candidate pack can be found on our website https://kaa.org.uk/recruitment/
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Salary: £11.60 per hour
Schedule:
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 11/08/2026
