SQA Chief Invigilator
Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Work Period: Exam Time Only (Prelims & SQA Exams)
Location: The High School of Glasgow (HSOG)
Contact: Rebecca Morrison HR Manager: vacancies@hsog.co.uk
Salary: SQA Chief invigilator Fee Structure (£15.75 p/hr)
Application: CV and covering letter to vacancies@hsog.co.uk.
Closing date - Friday 12th September, interview w/c 15th September
Job Purpose
• The SQA Chief Invigilator (CI) is responsible for the organisation and supervision of invigilation of all
external assessments for National Qualifications, in accordance with SQA policy and procedures as detailed in the Invigilator Handbook.
• The activities will be under the direction of staff from SQA. Close liaison will be required with the Head of Centre and/or SQA Co-ordinator throughout the external assessment period to ensure the effective management of the external assessments.
• To support internal Prelim examinations for National Qualifications and any other internal assessments as agreed with the SQA Co-ordinator
Outline of Duties
• Responsible for the secure storage and management of external assessments before and during the examination cycle ensuring compliance with our security requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring that external assessments, including those for Assessment Arrangements candidates, are conducted in accordance with our policy and procedures.
• Deliver a training session(s) to all Invigilators prior to the examination period.
• Allocate and advise Invigilators of their duties and dates required – updating as required throughout the examination cycle.
• Maintain an accurate record of training attended and sessions worked by all Invigilators throughout the examination period and verify all claims for fees prior to submission to us.
• Supervise Invigilators and conduct daily briefings to the Invigilation Team prior to the start of each examination session.
• Responsible for the accurate submission of candidates’ external assessment materials to us.
• In accordance with our guidelines, complete comprehensive reports on any irregularities in the conduct
of an external assessment and submit to us where necessary. For example:
• any incident concerning possible malpractice
• any issue concerning the content of a question paper
• the unauthorised removal of a question paper or examination material from the examination room either by candidates, invigilation or centre staff
• faulty question papers, faulty digital question paper discs or faulty audio CDs
• any instances of sickness, interruptions or disturbances during an assessment
Successful candidates must:
• have internet access, basic IT skills and a personal email address
• have excellent organisational skills
• be suitable to work within a school/educational environment
• be physically able to carry out exam related duties
• not be an employee of HSOG
• live within easy reach of the centre
• must pass PVG registration
Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved in advance by the SQA.
Please note that this role requires PVG registration and no contracts will be confirmed until registration is approved